It’s a New Orleans original that sits alongside the po-boy as part of the Crescent City’s contributions to the art of the sandwich.
The muffuletta — a mixture of round sesame bread, stacked meats, cheeses and olive salad — has seen plenty of variation since the Italian sandwich’s early 20th century origins at Central Grocery in the famed French Quarter.
And the Michelin Guide recently recognized Cochon Butcher’s take on the classic as one of the best sandwiches in North America…