Cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz

The cheesesteak, known outside the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area as the Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, or steak and cheese is a sandwich principally of thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese on a long roll. A cheesesteak without cheese is locally called a steak sandwich, or a Philly Steak in other parts of the country. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1725x1227, 282 KB) Summary Photographed January 21, 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1725x1227, 282 KB) Summary Photographed January 21, 2005. ... Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love endure Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: , Country Commonwealth County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government  - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area  - City 369. ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... An Italian sandwich. ... A steak (from Old Norse steik, roast) is a slice from a larger piece of meat, typically beef. ...

The cheesesteak is a comfort food for natives of the Philadelphia region. It was invented in the city in 1930 and is considered to be a city icon along with other foods such as Tastykakes, water ice, the Philadelphia soft pretzel, hoagies, and scrapple. The term comfort food refers to any food or drink to which one habitually turns for temporary respite, security, or special reward. ... Tastykake is a brand of snack food manufactured by the Tasty Baking Company (NASDAQ: TSTY) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the baked snack. ... The hoagie is the term for a lunch sandwich in a region including Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, Delaware, and parts of New York. ... Scrapple sandwich at the Delaware state fair Scrapple is a savory mush in which cornmeal and flour, often buckwheat flour, are simmered with pork scraps and trimmings, then formed into a loaf. ...

History

Philadelphian Pasquale 'Pat' Olivieri is often credited with inventing the Philadelphia cheesesteak along with his brother, Harry Olivieri, by serving chopped-up steak on hoagie rolls in the early 1930s.^[1] They began selling the concoctions at their hot dog stand near south Philadelphia's Italian Market. They became so popular he opened up his own cheesesteak restaurant in 1930. This restaurant still operates today as Pat's King of Steaks. Pat Olivieri, King of Steaks, is believed to have invented the sandwich called the Philly cheesesteak sandwich in 1933 in Philidelphia. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Pat's website calls the preparation a "steak sandwich" (not a "cheesesteak") and says that "as the years passed, both employees and customers alike demanded change ... cheese was added."^[2] Joe Vento of Geno's, which is located directly across the street from Pat's, claims that he was the first to add cheese.^{[citation needed]} Cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz and onions The cheesesteak, known outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the Philadelphia cheese steak or the Philly cheese steak is a sandwich often meeting the following criteria: It is made with a Hoagie roll (an oblong, typically 6 or 12 piece of latitudinally-sliced French or...

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Ingredients and preparation

Steak is typically top round, although other types are often used. In one form of preparation, the steak is cut very thin so that it is almost translucent. The steak is placed on a lightly oiled griddle at medium temperature. The slices are quickly browned and then scrambled into smaller pieces with a flat spatula. Often, the steak is placed on top of already slightly fried onions to prevent the steak from becoming over-cooked. Thicker slices are also sometimes used (as are chunks of frozen thin slices which are defrosted as they are cooked). Some locations with large volumes will grill the steak in a large pile, chopping and flipping the steak with a large metal spatula until cooked to a light brown. The thicker pieces of steak, due to their need to be cooked more thoroughly, will be set in a single layer on the grill and flipped until brown. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... A common spatula design A spatula, known as a fish slice in British English, is a kitchen utensil with a long handle and a broad flat edge, used for lifting fish and fried foods. ...

Cheese can be added as the last stage of grilling, placed on the bread before the meat is added, or ladled on top of the sandwich as the last step. For adding cheese while grilling, the steak is shaped on the grill so that the roll could cover it, the cheese is laid on top and allowed to melt for a minute, then the roll is placed over the steak and the spatula is used to scoop the entire contents into the roll. In another method, the cheese is placed along the inner sides of the sliced roll and is either melted beforehand by a warmer or is melted by the heat of the freshly cooked steak. Lastly, pre-melted cheese or Cheez Whiz can be ladled on top of the sandwich. Country of origin United States Region, town Source of milk Cow Pasteurised Yes Texture thick, viscous liquid Aging time n/a Certification Cheez Whiz is a thick processed cheese sauce or spread introduced by Kraft Foods in 1952. ...

The sandwich is served in a long roll, typically a 6-inch (15 cm) or 12-inch (30 cm) loaf of Italian bread (also known in Philly as a hoagie roll). The bread is sliced lengthwise to form a cradle, similar to a hot dog bun.

In the Philadelphia area, cheesesteaks are often made with rolls from the Philadelphia-based Amoroso's Baking Company, commonly known as Amoroso Rolls. (Pat's rolls are made by the Vilotti-Pisanelli bakery.^[3]) Locals believe there is something about "Schuylkill Punch", the nickname for Philadelphia's drinking water, that, by its alkalinity, makes the rolls distinctively flaky and airy. Amorosos Baking Company is a Philadelphia based, family-owned company that specializes in hearth baked breads and rolls. ... The Schuylkill River, pronounced SKOO-kull (IPA: ), is a river in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. ... Sea surface alkalinity (from the GLODAP climatology) Alkalinity or AT is a measure of the ability of a solution to neutralize acids to the equivalence point of carbonate or bicarbonate. ...

A cheesesteak may include other optional ingredients such as grilled onions, sautéed green peppers, and mushrooms. Some menus include hot sauce, ketchup, or pizza sauce (a Pizza Steak, often with mozzarella as the cheese). Binomial name Capsicum annuum L. For green peppercorns, see Black pepper. ... Mushroom(s) are the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources. ... A bottle of Heinz Organic Ketchup Ketchup (or less commonly catsup) also known as Red Sauce or Tomato Sauce is a condiment, usually made with ripened tomatoes. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Cheese

White American cheese, Provolone, and Cheez Whiz are the most frequently used cheeses and are available for steaks at most places. Swiss, cheddar, and mozzarella are available at a few locations; locals, however, will often say that a "true" Philadelphia cheesesteak is never made with Swiss cheese.^{[citation needed]}Cheez Whiz, first marketed in 1952, was not yet available for the original 1930 version, but it has come to achieve some popularity. American cheese American cheese is a common processed cheese marketed by Kraft Foods, Borden, and other companies in the United States, and to some extent elsewhere. ... Provolone cheese is an Italian cheese, very similar to mozzarella cheese, which is traditionally used on submarine sandwiches. ... Country of origin United States Region, town Source of milk Cow Pasteurised Yes Texture thick, viscous liquid Aging time n/a Certification Cheez Whiz is a thick processed cheese sauce or spread introduced by Kraft Foods in 1952. ... Country of origin United States Region, town Source of milk Cow Pasteurised Yes Texture thick, viscous liquid Aging time n/a Certification Cheez Whiz is a thick processed cheese sauce or spread introduced by Kraft Foods in 1952. ...

A 1986 New York Times article called Cheez Whiz "the sine qua non of cheesesteak connoisseurs."^[4] In a 1985 interview, Frank Olivieri (Pat Olivieri's nephew) said that he uses "the processed cheese spread familiar to millions of parents who prize speed and ease in fixing the children's lunch for the same reason, because it is fast."^[5] The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... Sine qua non or condicio sine qua non was originally a Latin legal term for without which it could not be (but for). It refers to an indispensable and essential action, condition, or ingredient. ...

A recipe published by Pat's King of Steaks says, with regard to cheese, "We recommend Cheez Whiz®; American or Provolone works fine."^[6] The proprietor of Geno's, however, considers provolone or American cheese more authentic, but Pat's introduction of Cheese Whiz allowed it to quickly become a "topping of choice."^[7]

American

American cheese, with its mild flavor and medium consistency, is another favorite on cheesesteaks. Some places pre-melt the American cheese to achieve a Cheez Whiz-like consistency, while others just put freshly cut slices over the meat, letting it slightly melt under the heat. American process cheese Processed cheese, or process cheese, is a food product made from regular cheese and other unfermented dairy ingredients, plus emulsifiers, extra salt, and food colorings. ...

Provolone

Mild, unaged Provolone is almost universally offered. However, a Los Angeles reporter claimed that "provolone is the cheesesteak cheese, preferably an extra-sharp provolone with a distinctly savage bite."^[8]. Provolone cheese is an Italian cheese, very similar to mozzarella cheese, which is traditionally used on submarine sandwiches. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...

Other cheese

Other varieties of cheese may be offered—a 1986 New York Times article mentioned a Philadelphia establishment that serves "mesquite-grilled cheese steak with Jarlsberg cheese"^[7]. A few establishments have begun offering the new low-fat cheeses as health-conscious alternatives.^{[citation needed]}

Outside of Philadelphia, Swiss cheese is offered as a topping, often combined with mushrooms and fried onions. Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry requested Swiss cheese on a cheesesteak from Pat's during a visit to Philadelphia.^[9] Mozzarella cheese is also used, but mainly as a "pizza steak" and is rarely used as a regular steak. John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts, in his fourth term of office. ...

Variations

Numerous variations on the basic cheesesteak theme are offered by various vendors.

A chicken cheesesteak uses thinly sliced chicken, also sautéed on a griddle. With Buffalo wings sauce it becomes a Buffalo Chicken cheesesteak. This article is about the food Buffalo wings. ...

A steak sandwich topped with pizza sauce and sliced or crumbled mozzarella constitutes a pizza steak, which is often placed briefly in a pizza oven or under a broiler to melt and lightly brown the cheese. Some establishments offer sliced pepperoni as an optional topping, to make a pepperoni pizza steak.[1][2]

A cheesesteak hoagie is a cheesesteak with lettuce, tomato, and American or Provolone cheese.

Cheesesteak springrolls are an appetizer offered at several Philadelphia restaurants.

A Western Cheesesteak features barbecue sauce and, typically,jalapeño or bell peppers. Binomial name Capsicum annuum The jalapeño is a small to medium-sized chile pepper that is prized for the hot, burning sensation that it produces in the mouth when eaten. ... Binomial name Capsicum annuum L. For green peppercorns, see Black pepper. ...

Meatless Cheesefakes are offered for vegetarians.

South Street Sushi, is made by wrapping a cheese steak from Jims Steaks, located on the corner of 4th & South Street, in a slice of pizza from Lorenzo's, at 305 South Street.^{[dubious – discuss][citation needed]}Stephen Starr's Barclay Prime steakhouse offers a $100 cheesesteak sandwich made with Wagyu beef, seared foie gras, and black truffle shavings, accompanied by a glass of champagne.[3] Stephen Starr is the owner of several of Philadelphias most well known restuaurants, Alma De Cuba, Buddakan, The Continental, El Vez, Jones, Morimoto, Pod, Striped Bass, Tangerine, Washington Square, Barclay Prime, and the The Continental Midtown. ... Wagyu (和牛 in Japanese Kanji characters) refers to several beef breeds of cattle genetically predisposed to intense marbling, and produces a high percentage of oleaginous unsaturated fat. ... Pâté de foie gras (right) with pickled pear. ... Species Tuber melanosporum Tuber brumale Tuber aestivum Tuber uncinatum Tuber mesentericum Tuber magnatum Truffle describes a group of edible mycorrhizal (symbiotic relationship between fungus and plant) fungi (genus Tuber, class Ascomycetes, division Ascomycota). ... It has been suggested that Blanc de noirs be merged into this article or section. ...

Cultural etiquette

At some shops in South Philadelphia dedicated to selling cheesesteaks, they tell the world that there is a defined protocol for ordering a cheesesteak, consisting of the desired cheese and whether fried onions will ("wit") or will not ("witout") be added. A common order in South Philly is "Whiz, wit", meaning a cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz and fried onions. "Wit" (or "wid") is an approximation of the South Philadelphian pronunciation of "with," which is how the word is actually spelled on some menus. For example, "Give me a provolone wit," is an order for a cheesesteak with provolone cheese and fried onions on top.^[10] Orders for additional toppings, such as sautéed mushrooms or peppers, are usually added at the end, e.g. "I'd like an American witout and peppers."

During the 2004 presidential campaign, candidate John Kerry ordered a cheesesteak with Swiss cheese in South Philadelphia. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, "reporters snickered," because "in Philadelphia, ordering Swiss on a cheesesteak is like rooting for Dallas at an Eagles game. It isn't just politically incorrect; it could get you a poke in the nose."^[11] This article is about the presidential campaign of John Kerry, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and the nominee of the Democratic Party to challenge Republican incumbent President George W. Bush in the U.S. presidential election on November 2, 2004. ... John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts, in his fourth term of office. ... Cubes of Swiss cheese For related uses of the word swiss cheese please see Swiss cheese (disambiguation) This article is about a variety of cheese known as Swiss cheese in some areas. ... The Philadelphia Daily News is a tabloid newspaper that began publishing on March 31, 1925, under founding editor Lee Ellmaker. ...

In 2005, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney turned down a cheesesteak wager by Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell in the traditional pre-Super Bowl bet between leaders of the states represented in the game. Rendell later told reporters, "He said the cheesesteak had no nutritional value."^[12] This article is about the U.S. State. ... Willard Mitt Romney (born March 12, 1947) was the 70th Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ... Edward Gene Ed Rendell (born January 5, 1944) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. ... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ...

Famous locations

Among the many Philadelphia cheesesteak eateries, Pat's and Geno's Steaks are the best known (and most publicized). The rivals are located across the street from each other on 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.^[3][7] Cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz and onions The cheesesteak, known outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the Philadelphia cheese steak or the Philly cheese steak is a sandwich often meeting the following criteria: It is made with a Hoagie roll (an oblong, typically 6 or 12 piece of latitudinally-sliced French or... Daytime shot of Genos The signs on the front window Genos at night Genos Steaks is a Philadelphia restaurant specializing in cheesesteaks, founded in 1966 by Joe Vento. ... South Philadelphia district, highlighted on map of Philadelphia County. ...

Many Philadelphians proclaim allegiance to a particular steak shop as the maker of "the best" cheesesteak. There is much lively debate to be had in Philadelphia over what makes one establishment's cheesesteak better than another's. Street vendors also prepare and sell cheesesteaks from trucks and carts in and around the city, especially on the larger college campuses.

As Patti LaBelle notes, "when we were growing up, Llona and I always went to the same little shop to get ours—this twenty-four-hour hole-in-the-wall that made the best ones in Philly."^[13]

Best of Philly award winners

The following are winners of the Best of Philly awards from Philadelphia magazine for Best Cheesesteak.

• Johnny's Hots: 2006^[14]
• Tony Luke's: 2005^[15]
• Cosmi's Deli: 2004^[16]
• Chicks Deli: 2003^[17]
• Chink's: 2002^[18]
• Lorenzo's Pizza: 2002^[19]
• Pat's Steaks: 2001^[20]
• Geno's Steaks: 2000^[21]
• Jim's Steaks: 1997^[22]

Cheesesteak with Cheez Whiz and onions The cheesesteak, known outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the Philadelphia cheese steak or the Philly cheese steak is a sandwich often meeting the following criteria: It is made with a Hoagie roll (an oblong, typically 6 or 12 piece of latitudinally-sliced French or... Daytime shot of Genos The signs on the front window Genos at night Genos Steaks is a Philadelphia restaurant specializing in cheesesteaks, founded in 1966 by Joe Vento. ...

Cheesesteaks elsewhere

In other parts of North America, many sandwich shops offer their own versions of the cheesesteak, and some are even dedicated to serving only cheesesteaks. Regionally, the name may vary; in parts of New England, for example, the sandwich is called a "steak and cheese". This article is about the region in the United States of America. ...

Some native Philadelphians maintain that places outside the immediate area are not able to produce an authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak. For example, the meat is often prepared incorrectly (sliced from ground or flaked beef, rather than whole or molded), or the traditional toppings are not offered.^[23]

Another missing element in most cheesesteaks outside Philadelphia is the use of Amoroso's rolls, which are almost exclusively used in Philadelphia.^[3] There are, however, some restaurants outside of Philadelphia that have Amoroso rolls or dough shipped to them. Amorosos Baking Company is a Philadelphia based, family-owned company that specializes in hearth baked breads and rolls. ...

It is also very popular in Chile, where it is called "as" and it's usually served in their "italian" variation with tomato, avocado and mayonaise.

References

1. ^ Katie Stuhldreher (July 30, 2007). "Rick's Steaks takes Reading Terminal Market dispute to court" (English). philly.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-30.
2. ^ The History of Pat's King of Steaks. Pat's King of Steaks. Retrieved on 2006-06-09.
3. ^ ^{a b c} John Hodgman (2002). Philly Mignon. Men's Journal. Retrieved on 2006-06-03. Pat's: uses Vilotti-Pisanelli rolls --in late 2005, Pat's Steaks changed their rolls from Amoroso to Liscio's Bakery, of Glassboro, New Jersey, Pat's proprietor advocates Whiz, uses thin-sliced ribeye "cow meat" [sic]. Geno's: uses Amoroso rolls, proprietor advocates American or provolone, uses ribeye steer. In general, "the real controversy is chopped versus nonchopped." Re bread, quotes Pat's proprietor: "There's something about the bread," says Junior. "It's the altitude and the humidity of this area, and the dirty water from the Schuylkill River."
4. ^ The New York Times, May 21, 1986, p. C6 "The Cheese Steak: An Original"
5. ^ The New York Times, November 16, 1985, p. 10: "About Philadelphia: Where Cheesesteaks are King, One Family Has Assumed the Crown"
6. ^ The Original Pat's King of Steaks Philadelphia Cheese Steak recipe. patskingofsteaks.com. Retrieved on May 22, 2006.
7. ^ ^{a b c} David Whitford (2003-06-01). Sandwich Superheroes Philadelphia's cheese-steak kings have fought for more than 30 years. Now they can't imagine life without each other.. Fortune: Small Business. Retrieved on 2006-06-09.
8. ^ LA Weekly - Ask Mr. Gold, September 2, 2004 Retrieved February 26, 2007
9. ^ Philadelphia Daily News story on the Kerry contretemps
10. ^ I. M. Hungry, "How to order a steak", retrieved on 12 August 2006.
11. ^ Philadelphia Daily News story on the Kerry contretemps
12. ^ Mass. Governor Disrespects The Cheesesteak. NBC10 (2005). Retrieved on May 22, 2006.
13. ^ LaBelle, Patti (2003). Patti Labelle's Lite Cuisine: Over 100 Dishes with To-Die-For Taste Made with To-Die-For Recipes. Gotham. ISBN 1-59240-004-3.  p. 25
14. ^ Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2006
15. ^ Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2005; Cheesesteaks; Philadelphia
16. ^ Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2004; Cheesesteaks; Philadelphia
17. ^ Best of Philly 2003
18. ^ Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2002
19. ^ Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2002
20. ^ Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2001
21. ^ Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 2000
22. ^ [Philadelphia Magazine: Best of Philly 1997]
23. ^ Fischer, John. "The Perfect Philly Cheesesteak". philadelphia.about.com. Retrieved on 2006-04-27.

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External links

• Cheesesteak 101: A Primer On The Who, What, Where And Whiz Of Philly Cheesesteaks
• Pat's King of Steaks website
• Jim's Steaks website
• Geno's Steaks Website