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Three variations on the po’ boy sandwich

The po' boy is the classic meal of a crisis situation, a symbol of hard times made better.The iconic New Orleans sandwich is said to have originated in the early 20th century, the name deriving from the plea, "Give a po' boy ("poor boy") a sandwich?"These hearty sandwiches may well have been the only sustenance an impoverished laborer had throughout the day.At any New Orleans po' boy joint, you or
/ Source: TODAY

The po' boy is the classic meal of a crisis situation, a symbol of hard times made better.

The iconic New Orleans sandwich is said to have originated in the early 20th century, the name deriving from the plea, "Give a po' boy ("poor boy") a sandwich?"

These hearty sandwiches may well have been the only sustenance an impoverished laborer had throughout the day.

At any New Orleans po' boy joint, you order your sandwich "dressed" — with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and hot sauce.

New Orleans chef John Besh — owner of  August, La Provence, Lüke and Besh Steak — offers his favorite versions.