Muffaletta sandwiches can be found all over New Orleans, from delis and corner grocery stores to upscale restaurants. Here, we use more readily available focaccia for the bread, and we’ve replaced the traditional olive salad with an IPA-brined vegetable relish.
Active preparation time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes + 16 hours for brining and chilling
Serves: 2
IPA-Brined Veggie Relish
2 cup tomatoes, chopped
2 cup cabbage, chopped
1 cup onions, large diced
1 cup celery, large dice
1 cup cucumber, peeled and diced
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
¼ cup pickling salt
2 cup (16 fl oz/473 ml) red wine vinegar
2 cup (16 fl oz /473 ml) IPA
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
3 cloves garlic, crushed