Pilgrim (sandwich) facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Puritan |
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| Type | Sandwich |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | New England |
| Main ingredients | Bread slices or bap |
A Pilgrim or Puritan is a type of sandwich. It reminds people of the American Pilgrim Fathers and Thanksgiving Day. This sandwich became a popular way to use up leftover food after the big Thanksgiving meal.
It is usually made with slices of bread or a bap. Inside, you will find sliced roast turkey, cranberries or cranberry sauce, and cheddar cheese. There are many different ways to make a Pilgrim sandwich, with lots of ingredients used in various recipes.
What's Inside?
At its simplest, a Pilgrim sandwich can be just two slices of bread. It will have slices of turkey, some herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. This is the classic way to enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving in a sandwich.
Creative Versions
Some people like to make their Pilgrim sandwiches more creative. These versions might use different kinds of bread, like corn muffins, crusty hoagie rolls, French bread, or ciabatta rolls. They might also add extra virgin olive oil or butter.
Other tasty additions can include chopped apple, chopped onion, celery, and flat leaf parsley. For a different flavor, some recipes use Thousand Island dressing and sliced or chopped pickled gherkins on top.
A Favorite Sandwich
The Pilgrim sandwich is very popular in the United States. A well-known international magazine called Esquire once did a survey. They reported that the Pilgrim sandwich is one of America’s favorite sandwiches. The version shown in their article included Muenster cheese and lettuce. It also had turkey, stuffing, and cranberry chutney.
See also
In Spanish: Pilgrim (sándwich) para niños
