Sandwich. Tramezzino. Emparedado. Kanapka. Every country has a name for it, but we all share the same love for this irresistible dish. It’s a blessing for college students and a lifesaver for workers who need a quick lunch on the go. Considering you’re here, you probably were curious about how exactly something so simple could become a sort of gourmet meal. It’s not like there’s really anyone out there oblivious to how to make a good sandwich.
Still, do you remember the last time you had a sandwich that made you feel like you were on cloud nine? That delicious bite you took, the juices that ran down your chin, the unique sandwich combinations and flavors that hit your palate, all coming together in harmony? Making them is a craft you can master with all the perfect sandwich tips and tricks shared by those similarly sandwich-addicted. And guess what? We’ve got dozens of them right here that will take your sandwich from being merely “tasty” or “convenient” to “oh my god, how did I make this, and why haven’t I eaten one before?!”
Where did we get all these sandwich hacks, you ask? We scoured the depths of the internet and landed on a Reddit thread full of sandwich-making geniuses. These folks made some of the most amazing yet easy sandwich recipes and were more than happy to share their recommendations with the world.
We’ve collected all this wisdom into a list of sandwich-making tips that are easy to follow, practical, and guaranteed to make your taste buds sing. There’s everything from choosing the best bread to layering ingredients correctly, creating unique spreads, and even mastering the art of crafting an amazing grilled cheese sandwich. Scroll down, and let’s make some awesome sandwiches together! You can thank us, and the Redditors, later.
#1
"I make a lot of "grilled" sandwiches and for years I would butter the bread with a knife before putting it in the hot pan. When the butter was cold that is super annoying to do.
And then I realized... Why am I doing this? Just put a pad of butter in the hot pan and as soon as it melts drop the sandwich on it. It's the same fucking thing without the hassle or risk of tearing your bread up!
Also, sprinkle a little garlic powder on the melted butter right before dropping the sandwich in is usually given."
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50points
#2
"There was a study or something, (no, I don't have the source) that proved that sandwiches taste better when someone else makes them because you're not smelling all the ingredients and becoming desensitized to them. Or something to that effect."
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41points
#4
"I never really received it but learned it over the years.
Never let the meat on the sandwich lie flat.
Get thin-cut slices at the deli, and crumple them up on your sandwich. It makes your sandwich look much larger, but also makes it so that when bite into your sandwich, you are more likely to be tasting the meat (the meat will have a ton more surface area, so more likely to hit your taste receptors).
If you don't do this, the meat is essentially compacted together and you don't really get any difference when you bite into 3 slices or 5 slices. Also, if you don't do it, then you are more tempted to load up with too much meat and wind up throwing off the balance.
The one exception to this is probably for Italian-style/sausage-type meats. Those won't generally crumple well."
35points
#6
"Add thin-cut apple slices."
StillwaterBlue comments: "Apple and cheese is a very underrated combination. For best effect, use red delicious apples and English Cheshire cheese."
4whomthaBelltolls replied: "Brie and Asian pears have a similarly wonderful effect. Add some candied walnuts and you're in a different ballpark."
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34points
#8
"Remember that mayo or another fat like butter or a dressing is a membrane, a barrier to liquids. So if a sandwich has mustard or wet ingredients like tomato or lettuce, the fat barrier keeps the bread from getting wet."
user 1 comment: "I use the cheese for that purpose."
user 2 replied: "I use cheese for all purposes."
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30points
#9
"For your grilled cheese sandwich, use some sharp English cheddar and slices of peaches or nectarines. Taste buds blown."
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27points
#10
"Put 2 slices of bread into one toaster slot. That only 1 side of each slice toasts leaving the outside of your sandwich crispy and the inside soft."
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22points
#11
"Cut your sandwich into triangles and be gentle - let the knife do the work. Don't put pressure into your sandwich and squish it and tear it apart."
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21points
#12
"Pepper the tomatoes."
philipjeremypatrick comments: "After salting them, of course."
user replied: "Yeah, seriously. And while we're at it, get some fresh basil and save that dried stuff for cooking."
ChefRoquefort replied: "Dried herbs have a different flavor profile and improve with long cooking where as most fresh herbs degrade over long cooking times. Use both, dried at the beginning of the cooking process and fresh at the end."
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20points
#13
"Add some olive oil to that shredded lettuce."
berthejew comments: "Olive oil to my lettuce? You just opened up a whole new world to me."
Tinfoilhartypat replied: "Ad baby spinach and sprinkle some balsamic vinegar on those leafy greens."
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20points
#17
"Put a fried egg on it."
the_real_gorrik comments: "What if its a fried egg sandwich?"
VelosiT replied: "Put. An. Egg. On. It."
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18points
#18
"Lightly toast the bread."
canehdian78 replied: "That's how I accidentally discovered using the bagel setting works great!"
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17points
#19
"Herbs and spices. Oregano, garlic, salt, thyme, or a fresh sprig of dill can make a sandwich better.
If you grow any herbs, try throwing them on sandwiches and see what you get. You have an excessive amount anyway, might as well find new uses."
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17points
#20
"Wrap it up tightly. This is especially true of hot sandwiches, but it has a noticeable impact on cold sandwiches too. Just a piece of wax paper, butcher paper, or even tin foil. Wrap it, tight, let it sit for at least a minute, and your entire sandwich experience will be elevated!"
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17points