STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - From Sicilian Roots to New England Bliss: The Ultimate Meatball or Sausage Grinder
It’s pure Italian-American indulgence—a massive, sauce-drenched sandwich loaded with classic meatballs or rich Italian sausage, nestled in a crusty roll and draped with hot, stretchy provolone or mozzarella creating one explosive rush of flavor. In New England this is known as a meatball or sausage grinder. In different parts of the Northeast and beyond, people […] The post From Sicilian Roots to New England Bliss: The Ultimate Meatball or Sausage Grinder appeared first on StoneZone .
It’s pure Italian-American indulgence—a massive, sauce-drenched sandwich loaded with classic meatballs or rich Italian sausage, nestled in a crusty roll and draped with hot, stretchy provolone or mozzarella creating one explosive rush of flavor. In New England this is known as a meatball or sausage grinder. In different parts of the Northeast and beyond, people refer to these overstuffed sandwiches by many different names: grinders, especially the hot meatball or sausage versions in New England; subs or submarines, more common for the cold-cut versions though sometimes used broadly; heroes, popular in New York; and hoagies, the Philly favorite. When Italian immigrants arrived to America during the late 1800s, they brought the flavors…Open