The Chew Greatest American Hero Sandwich Recipe: Giant Italian Hero

The Chew: Clark Gregg + Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

From blockbuster movies and the new ABC series Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., actor Clark Gregg was in The Chew kitchen with Michael Symon to make the Greatest American Hero Sandwich Recipe, a giant Italian hero. Gregg’s action series airs Tuesday nights on ABC, and it’s even more character-driven than the Marvel movies that spawned it.

Gregg’s wife, Jennifer Grey, got down in the kitchen with Mario Batali on a past episode of The Chew. Everyone seemed to playfully suggest that Batali skipped the show to avoid running into Gregg and having a confrontation about his hands-on approach to cooking with the star’s wife.

Portions of The Avengers were filmed in Symon’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

The Chew: Michael Symon Giant Italian Hero Sandwich Recipe Ingredients

Though Gregg plays a leader on his new series, he needed an assist in the kitchen, so I guess he does not do a whole lot of cooking at home. But he did a good job assisting Symon with breading the eggplant. “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be delicious,” Symon said, which is good advice for anyone starting out in the kitchen.

The other thing to keep in mind is that the way your ingredients are layered makes a difference when it comes to how the flavors meld and taste.

• 2 medium peeled Eggplants in 1/2” slices
• 3 whisked Eggs
• 1 bunch Basil
• 1 lb Salami
• 1 lb Sopressata
• Spicy Celery Giardiniera
• 1 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs
• 6 split Hoagie Rolls, folded open
• 1 lb Mortadella
• 2 lb Mozzarella
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

Michael Symon: The Chew Greatest American Hero Sandwich Recipe Directions

1. Arrange flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in three shallow dishes.
2. Season each of these using salt and pepper.
3. Coat eggplant in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, shaking off excess at each step.
4. Heat olive oil on medium high in a large skillet.
5. Fry eggplant about five minutes, until browned on both sides.
6. Let rest on a plate and season with salt.
7. Assemble sandwiches, starting with basil leaves.
8. Add sliced meats, then fried eggplant in the center.
9. Top with mozzarella and giardiniera.
10. Fold the sandwich closed and serve.