Man this IS the sandwhich er, ah....sammich.
Awsome. I used to keep a boat down on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and This is the Beef sandwich to beat.
Big Al's in Essex is the place to go.
Pugs..........???????
Maryland is not known for its BBQ, but we do have something special. Its called Pit Beef. I've sampled this across the Baltimore region, and it is awesome. All I can say is it is unbelievable. Cook the roast directly over the charcoal. Turn it frequently, until it is black on each side. It needs to be rare, so take it off the fire as soon as it reaches 120-130 degrees. It will continue to cook while you're slicing it.
BALTIMORE PIT BEEF SANDWICH
Time: 1 hour, plus 3 hours' to 3 days' marinating
For the rub:
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the sandwich:
1 3-pound piece top round
8 kaiser rolls or 16 slices of rye bread
Horseradish sauce (see recipe)
1 sweet white onion, sliced thin
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced thin (optional)
Iceburg lettuce (optional).
1. Combine ingredients for the rub in a bowl, and mix. Sprinkle 3 to 4 tablespoons all over the beef, patting it in. Place in a baking dish, and cover with plastic wrap. You can cover the beef with the rub for a few hours, but for maximum flavor, leave it for 3 days in the refrigerator, turning once a day.
2. Prepare a hot grill. Grill beef 30 to 40 minutes, or until outside is crusty and dark brown and internal temperature is about 120 degrees (for rare). Turn beef often. Transfer to a cutting board; let it rest 5 minutes.
3. Slice beef thinly across grain. Pile beef high on a roll or bread slathered with horseradish sauce. Garnish with onions, tomatoes and sliced lettuce. Serve.
Yield: 8 sandwiches.
HORSERADISH SAUCE
Time: 3 minutes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared white horseradish, or to taste
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine ingredients in a bowl, and whisk to mix. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups.
BTW... Put a splash of your fav BBQ Sauce on the sandwich. We call them samwiches in Baltimore.