"Proper" Philly Cheesesteak question....

aquaknight

aquaknight

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Had this debate, what type of cheese is the correct cheese for a 'proper' Philly Cheesesteak? Our house if split 50/50, half Swiss, half American.
 
m0nk

m0nk

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Cheez-whiz or Velvetta type cheese.... is that American? Anyways, that's the way they make them in Philly.....
 
crimzy

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I think it's got to be one of the white cheeses... provolone I believe.
Another question... is mayonnaise "supposed" to be on a philly?
 
m0nk

m0nk

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Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2683330
I think it's got to be one of the white cheeses... provolone I believe.
Another question... is mayonnaise "supposed" to be on a philly?
Have you ever been to Philly?

And no, mayo is unacceptable.
 
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dragonzim

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It's got to be either American or cheez-wizvelveeta for a proper cheese steak.
No mayo either! The juice from the meat and the cheese should be more than enough moisture to not need mayo or any other condiment.
 
mkzimms

mkzimms

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CheezeWiz, no mayo, extra hot peppers. Other than Wiz, the only other acceptable cheese substitute is provolone.
i lived in Philly for 3 years during college and ate at every cheese steak spot in the city. My father grew up in Philly and all my relatives are Philly natives. We know cheese steaks.
 
nwdyr

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Dalesandro's (sp?) in my opinion was the best in Philly , I live there for about a year and they used a "white" cheeze wiz type cheese. It kinda tasted like white American
I never asked but it was better then Geno's and all the rest of them in the downtown area...JMO
 
zeroc0o0l

zeroc0o0l

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Born and raised on cheese steak tastykates and pretzels here
Cheese is usually american or whiz other thing it HAS TO BE ON AN AMOROSO roll no questions asked
Pats and Genos are NO NO.. only when its LATE NIGHT and you are WASTED there it ALWAYS a line.. I prefer Pats over Genos.
Ill have to say best in town is probaly Jims right now. The best place is usually ur local place thats Barrys in Manajunk for me. they are DELSIH (chubbies and delsandros are just ok)
 
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tizzo

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Originally Posted by crimzy
http:///forum/post/2683483
Call me sacreligious but I'll go with provolone, mayo, mushrooms, onions and peppers.

You and me both Crimzy!!
That sounds awesome right now!!
 
ruaround

ruaround

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Originally Posted by m0nk
http:///forum/post/2683324
Cheez-whiz or Velvetta type cheese.... is that American? Anyways, that's the way they make them in Philly.....
yup... Cheez Whiz or Velveeta... anything else is just a roast beef sandwich with peppers onions and cheese...
 
m0nk

m0nk

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I'm really starting to miss my weekly wanderings down Second Street.... mmmm, good stuff.... best cheesesteaks in the city are down there.
 
jmick

jmick

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I make them from time to time and I tend to use cheezwiz or melted provolone. What kind of steak does everyone use and how do you prepare the meat? The couple of times I've made them I've been unimpressed and any tips would be appreciated.
 
howardj

howardj

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4oz/6", 8oz/12" processed philly on White, Wheat, Monterey Cheddar, Italian Herb and Cheese, or Honey Oat. Topped with double cheese, Provalone, American, PepperJack, or Shredded.
Toasted or just the meat heated?
That's the Sub-way way...
 
laurie01

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Originally Posted by nwdyr
http:///forum/post/2683433
Dalesandro's (sp?) in my opinion was the best in Philly , I live there for about a year and they used a "white" cheeze wiz type cheese. It kinda tasted like white American
I never asked but it was better then Geno's and all the rest of them in the downtown area...JMO
My husband, who was born & raised in Philly will agree with you!!! Dalessandro's was always his favorite place (his favorite version is with sauce & onions). By the way, here's an interesting link I found a while ago... http://www.cheesesteaktown.com/best-steaks.html
 
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