Jersey Mike's Uses This Type Of Tuna In Its Subs - Tasting Table

"Sometimes you just want a professionally made sandwich, even if it's a simple tuna sub. It seems to taste better than what you make at home, especially when from a favorite sub-sandwich shop such as Jersey Mike's. When the craving hits and you gotta have a tuna sub, here's the secret to what makes the Jersey Mike's magic. It's all about the namesake ingredient: the tuna itself. But not just any kind of tuna will do, and there's more that one type involved."

"Simply put, Jersey Mike's uses two tuna varieties and mixes them together: albacore and light tuna. The company is clear in stating that its mix is made fresh onsite at each location, using just four simple ingredients, including the two types of tuna. The other three supporting-cast ingredients are mayo, black pepper, and freshly chopped celery. We get more details straight from the horse's (or fish's) mouth with a YouTube video from Donnie, aka "That Crazy Sub Guy," who reveals he's worked at Jersey Mike's"

Jersey Mike's prepares tuna salad by mixing two tuna varieties—albacore and light tuna—fresh onsite at each location. The tuna blend combines with only three other ingredients: mayonnaise, black pepper, and freshly chopped celery. Employees follow the chain's standard recipe and do not add extras like relish or onions unless specified by the customer's request. A long-time employee and manager confirmed that the mixture is made fresh at each shop. The two-tuna approach and minimal seasoning create the chain's signature tuna flavor and explain why the sandwich tastes distinct compared with homemade versions.

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