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- Sandwich - American classic
Sandwich - American classic (Sandwich)
Sandwich is one of the most versatile dishes in American cuisine, with practically unlimited variations. The most famous American sandwiches include the BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato), Reuben with beef pastrami and sauerkraut, and Philly cheesesteak with thin slices of beef and melted cheese. The sandwich got its name from the British Earl of Sandwich, but it was America that elevated it to a form of culinary art with thousands of regional variations.
- The sandwich is named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, who lived in the 18th century.
- BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) is the best-selling type of sandwich in American restaurants.
- Philly cheesesteak originated in Philadelphia in the 1930s at a hot dog stand.
- The average American eats approximately 200 sandwiches per year.
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