Muffaletta Sandwich

Step 1

Place the giardiniera, green olives, kalamata olives, olive oil, and vinegar into a food processor. Process until it is almost a paste, set aside.

Step 2

Cut the bread about ⅔ up from the bottom all the way across. Take out most of the bread from the bottom half, leaving about ½ inch thickness of bread left.

Step 3

Add half of the olive spread, and spread it out evenly.

Step 4

Layer the provolone cheese.

Step 5

Then continue layering with the ham, salami, and prosciutto.

Step 6

Finish it off with the mozzarella.

Step 7

Take the top of the bread and once again scoop out most of the bread leaving a ½ inch of the bread inside. Spread the remaining olive mixture onto the bread then place it cut side down onto the sandwich.

Step 8

Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap a few times so it is completely encased. Place it on a sheet tray and put something heavy on top like a 6 pack of beer or a heavy skillet. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to chill or even best overnight.

Step 9

Remove the plastic wrap and cut into wedges, serve immediately.