United States of Sandwiches

Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Cindy Barr

From the regional shrimp po'boys to the nation-wide Sloppy Joes, here are some of America's best sandwiches.

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The Perfect Lobster Roll

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The Perfect Lobster Roll Recipe
This recipe is based on Boston's Neptune Oyster's lobster rolls, which give you the option of butter or mayo. Offering that choice means they can't hide anything about the quality of their lobster.

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Berkeley Veggie Burger

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Berkeley Veggie Burger Recipe
Golden beets and chewy whole-grain brown rice are the base of this veggie burger, while chopped toasted walnuts and blue cheese add subtle crunch and rich flavor.

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Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish

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Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish Recipe
The coating's crisp texture is thanks in part to Wondra flour, however all-purpose will work just fine.

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Italian-Style Subs with Pepperoncini

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Italian-Style Subs with Pepperoncini Recipe
This sub has the flavors of Italy, but with only 370 calories.

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Hawaiian Pig-Out Burgers

Annabelle Breakey

Hawaiian Pig-Out Burgers Recipe
Grilled sweet and salty spam, pineapple, and Maui onion make these pork burgers a standout. If you can't find Hawaiian sandwich rolls, cut thick slices of Hawaiian sweet bread from a loaf.

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Oven-Fried Shrimp and Okra Louisiana Po'boys

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Oven-Fried Shrimp and Okra Louisiana Po'boys Recipe
Buttermilk-dredged shrimp and okra are made only better by a crispy cornmeal and Cajun seasoning coating.

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Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter

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Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter Recipe
This is the kind of sandwich that'll make you forget about meat. You can use any sprouts you like in place of the radish sprouts.

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"New" New Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers

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"New" New Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers Recipe
Black bean patties are a savory, delicious alternative to beef. If you can't find a Cubanelle pepper, substitute a poblano.

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Pacific Northwest Burger

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Pacific Northwest Burger Recipe
Made with glazed, grilled salmon, this burger embodies the crunch, sweetness, pepper, and tang that's indicative of the West coast.

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Louisville Hot Browns with Cauliflower Mornay

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Louisville Hot Browns with Cauliflower Mornay Recipe
A Kentucky classic gets a modern twist with a light-but-creamy cauliflower puree that stands in for the traditional cheese sauce.

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Cuban Sandwiches

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Cuban Sandwiches Recipe
Citrus-laced mojo and tangy relish add big flavor to this Latin classic.

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Root Beer Sloppy Joes

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Root Beer Sloppy Joes Recipe
Root beer adds a warm caramel note to these fun sandwiches. Serve with a side of baked sweet potato chips.

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NYC Melting Pot Reubens

NYC Melting Pot Reubens Recipe
Kimchi adds punch to this Big Apple classic.

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Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce

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Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce Recipe
This is a Southern triple threat loaded with bacon, BBQ, and bourbon.

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Steak and Cheese Sandwiches

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Steak and Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
These stick-to-your-ribs sandwiches make for a quick and casual supper along with baked potato chips and coleslaw.

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SoCal Guacamole Burger

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SoCal Guacamole Burger Recipe
Creamy-rich on top and sprout-crunchy on the bottom, this Southern California burger blends the region's produce-forward approach with Latin flair—all on a lean sirloin patty.

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Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches

Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
The secret ingredient here could be the sauce's dried onion soup mix.

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Great Plains Burger

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Great Plains Burger Recipe
This burger is corny—literally. Corn chips are crumbled into bison meat and sweet, creamy fresh-corn mayo goes on top.

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce

Oxmoor House

Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Known as Alabama-style barbecue, White Barbecue Sauce is loved for its vinegary taste and use of mayo (rather than tomato sauce) as its base.

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Southwest Burger

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Southwest Burger Recipe
This chile-spiked burger is topped a slaw made of nopales or cactus paddles.

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New England Turkey Burger

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New England Turkey Burger Recipe
Caramelized onions simmered in hoppy Sam Adams beer top this burger, while shaved Vermont Cheddar adds tang and richness to the meat.

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United States of Sandwiches

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The Perfect Lobster Roll

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Berkeley Veggie Burger

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Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches with Creamy Corn Relish

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Italian-Style Subs with Pepperoncini

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Hawaiian Pig-Out Burgers

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Oven-Fried Shrimp and Okra Louisiana Po'boys

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Nor-Cal Veggie Sandwiches with Hazelnut Butter

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"New" New Mexican Green Chile Cheeseburgers

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Pacific Northwest Burger

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Louisville Hot Browns with Cauliflower Mornay

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Cuban Sandwiches

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Root Beer Sloppy Joes

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NYC Melting Pot Reubens

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Burger with Bourbon and BBQ Sauce

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Steak and Cheese Sandwiches

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SoCal Guacamole Burger

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Roast Beef French Dip Sandwiches

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Great Plains Burger

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce

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Southwest Burger

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New England Turkey Burger

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