A Day Making The Most Famous Sandwiches in New Orleans | On The Line | Bon Appétit

fried shrimp

🥗Healthier: grilled shrimp

💰Cheaper: fried fish

Grilled shrimp reduces calories, while fried fish is often less expensive.

French bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: sub rolls

Whole grain bread offers more fiber, while sub rolls are budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier, while yogurt is a cost-effective alternative.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha adds flavor with fewer calories, while red pepper flakes are inexpensive.

Receive a delivery of 700 loaves of French bread at 7:00 a.m.

Prepare the bread for service by slicing it up before opening.

Check online orders for the day to prepare for customer demand.

Make sure to have enough fried shrimp ready for the orders.

Cook the roast beef overnight for the roast beef Po'boy, starting at 6:00 p.m. and finishing around 8:00 a.m. the next day.

Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, and drain on paper towels.

Assemble the Po'boy by spreading mayonnaise on the sliced French bread, layering fried shrimp, and adding toppings like lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

Drizzle hot sauce over the toppings to taste and add shredded cabbage and sliced onions if desired.

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