Yum and Yummer Season 1 Episode 6 Serious Sandwiches
- August 19, 2019
- 20 min
In the sixth episode of Yum and Yummer season 1, titled "Serious Sandwiches," host Eddie Jackson explores the world of mouth-watering sandwiches. Eddie starts his journey by visiting a popular food truck in Los Angeles called The Grilled Cheese Truck, which serves up an array of delicious grilled cheese sandwiches with a twist. He then heads to San Francisco to check out The Boy's Deli, serving the best corned beef sandwich in town. Eddie learns about the process that goes into making the perfect corned beef, including marinating it for twelve days before slow-cooking it for eight hours.
Next, Eddie travels to Austin, Texas, to visit a food truck known for its specialty sandwich, the Torchy's Tacos' Trailer Park. The sandwich features slow-cooked beef brisket topped with jalapenos, cilantro, and a signature sauce. Eddie also visits Lardo in Portland, Oregon, which is famous for its pork belly sandwiches. The ingredients for the sandwich are sourced from local farms, ensuring that the sandwich is fresh and delicious.
Finally, Eddie lands in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he explores the city's famous take on the Cincinnati-style chili, a mixture of ground beef, spices, and tomato sauce served on top of spaghetti. However, he also discovers a unique sandwich called the "Cincinnati Three-Way," which features chili, spaghetti, and cheese wrapped together in a tortilla, creating a unique flavor combination.
Throughout the episode, Eddie tastes each sandwich and provides commentary on its unique flavors, ingredients, and history. He talks to the makers of each sandwich and learns about the process and inspiration behind the creation.
"Serious Sandwiches" is a mouth-watering episode that showcases the creativity and versatility of sandwiches. Eddie's enthusiasm for the food is infectious, and viewers will be left wanting to try all the sandwiches featured in the show. The episode also highlights the different regional variations of sandwiches, emphasizing the importance of food culture and local ingredients in creating a unique culinary experience.