12 Sandwiches So Delicious, They’re Legendary

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Some sandwiches have become legends;famous for their bold combinations, cult followings, and the way they bring people together. Here are a dozen that live up to the hype.

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo’s best-kept secret: rare roast beef, fresh horseradish, and a salt-crusted kummelweck roll. Get the recipe

Liver Mush Sandwich

A hand holds half of a livermush sandwich with two beef patties and a bun, showing the cross-section. The other sandwich half and a large knife rest on a wooden cutting board in the background.
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This North Carolina breakfast classic is pan-fried, crispy, and sandwiched with mustard between slices of white bread. Get the recipe

Fish Fry Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Wisconsin knows a great fish fry: crispy, flaky fish, tartar sauce, and rye bread make this sandwich a Friday night tradition. Get the recipe

Burnt Ends Sandwich

burnt ends sandwich
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Kansas City’s smoky, caramelized burnt ends are the ultimate barbecue sandwich;sticky, juicy, and unforgettable. Get the recipe

Steamed Burger

A close-up of a steamed burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, melted cheese, and a beef patty on a bun, placed on a wooden surface.
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This Connecticut creation steams ground beef and cheddar for a super juicy burger on a pillowy bun. Get the recipe

Fried Bologna Sandwich

Fried Bologna Sandwich
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The Southern lunchbox hero;thick-cut bologna, fried until crispy, with yellow mustard on white bread. Get the recipe

Pork Chop Sandwich

A close-up of a crispy fried chicken sandwich and a Pork Chop Sandwich on a wooden board, topped with lettuce, tomato slices, and mustard in soft, shiny buns. The background shows an out-of-focus kitchen setting.
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Butte, Montana’s breaded and fried pork chop sandwich is hearty and deeply satisfying. Get the recipe

Pepperoni Rolls

pepperoni rolls out of the oven
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West Virginia miners made these portable, pepperoni-filled rolls an Appalachian classic. Get the recipe

Alabama Chicken Sandwich

A close-up of an Alabama Chicken Sandwich with a sesame seed bun, shredded chicken, pickles, and sauce sits on a wooden surface next to a yellow bowl with a spoon.
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Slow-cooked chicken, white barbecue sauce, and a soft bun bring Alabama barbecue to your hands. Get the recipe

Pork Roll Egg and Cheese

A stacked Vermonter Sandwich breakfast with scrambled eggs and sliced turkey or ham between two pieces of toasted rustic bread, sitting on a wooden cutting board.
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New Jersey’s go-to breakfast: salty pork roll, a fried egg, and gooey cheese on a Kaiser roll. Get the recipe

St. Paul Sandwich

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This quirky St. Louis sandwich stuffs an egg foo young patty between white bread with pickles, lettuce, and mayo. Get the recipe

Vermonter Sandwich

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Vermont’s best: thick turkey, sharp cheddar, apple slices, and maple mustard on soft bread. Get the recipe

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