INGREDIENTS
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Canola oil, for frying
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1 1/2 pounds top sirloin, cut against the grain on the bias into eight 1/8-inch strips or fingers
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 eggs
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3 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup smoked almonds
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1/4 grated Parmesan
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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3 red bell peppers, fire roasted, from a jar
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1 clove garlic, smashed
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1/2 shallot, chopped
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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4 ounces gorgonzola dolce, at room temperature
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Four 6-inch tomato focaccia rolls, split and toasted (or your favorite focaccia bread)
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Homemade Hot Giardiniera, recipe follows (or your favorite oil-packed hot giardiniera), finely chopped
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1/4 cup table salt
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1 cup small-diced carrots
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1 cup tiny cauliflower florets
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4 to 8 serrano peppers, sliced (depending on heat level desired)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 stalk celery, diced small
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1 red bell pepper, diced small
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2 cups canola oil
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper