# The Peanut Butter Sandwich: theme and variations **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [September 26, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749 "2024-09-26T14:07:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/61 "2024-09-27T20:55:42Z")
What an auspicious first post-- welcome aboard! šŸ™‚ * * * > [@Rilchiam](#): > > Mr. Rilch and I just got back from vacation, where we visited a shop that has _only_ peanut butter, in various flavorsā€¦ _[Channeling Liz Lemon]_ šŸ˜® I want to go to that place. ---
**Author:** ![deneen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/deneen/32/17713_2.png) [@deneen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deneen)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/62 "2024-09-27T22:01:08Z")
Thank you so much lol- I am so excited to have stumbled upon this oasis of sanity and civility I canā€™t even tell youā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/63 "2024-09-27T22:33:27Z")
Has anyone tried any of the new dark-roasted peanut butters? I think Whole Foods carries one. Amazon, too. Pretty pricey, but it seems worth a try. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/64 "2024-09-27T22:50:55Z")
For me, itā€™s an incredibly logical combination. The richness of peanut butter calls out for some acidity to cut it with. I know weā€™re conditioned as Americans to associate sweet with peanut butter, but I figured out early on as a kid that pickles go great with it. Itā€™s no surprise to me that the combo goes very far back. To be honest, peanut butter and mayo sounds much weirder to me, and thatā€™s been a thing for a long time, too. Like it has the acidity, but thereā€™s no need to add more fat to the equation, in my opinion. Mayo is for stuff that is lean and needs additional fat. I also like pickled jalapeƱos with peanut butter. ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/65 "2024-09-27T23:04:38Z")
> [@deneen](#): > > Thank you so much lol- I am so excited to have stumbled upon this oasis of sanity and civility I canā€™t even tell youā€¦ Yeah, well, thereā€™s one tent in the oasis you probably want to stay far away from. ---
**Author:** ![Kron](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kron/32/12444_2.png) [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/66 "2024-09-28T00:19:52Z")
> [@Stratocaster](#): > > Yeah, well, thereā€™s one tent in the oasis you probably want to stay far away from. Oh, come on, the Marketplace isnā€™t _that_ bad. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/67 "2024-09-28T01:21:08Z")
> [@Stratocaster](#): > > Yeah, well, thereā€™s one tent in the oasis you probably want to stay far away from. Now, now, letā€™s not scare the newby. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/68 "2024-09-28T02:20:26Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > I also like pickled jalapeƱos with peanut butter. Yum. Now that is on my must-try list. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/69 "2024-09-28T02:38:19Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > I also like pickled jalapeƱos with peanut butter. See if you can find these at the grocery store. Not from amazon ā€“ too expensive. > **[Amazon.com : Trappey's Sweet N' Hot Jalapeno Peppers Slices, 12 fl oz : Grocery...](https://www.amazon.com/Trappeys-Sweet-Jalapeno-Peppers-Slices/dp/B00N71I740)** > > Sliced Jalapeno peppers > Trappeyā€™s Sweet nā€™ Hot Jalapeno Slices are awesome on nachos or salads. Also try on hamburgers or sandwiches or pour over a block of cream cheese. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/70 "2024-09-28T03:17:39Z")
[Trader Joeā€™s version](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/hot-sweet-jalapenos-056688) is probably pretty close to the same thing. Only $3.29 (in-store price) ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/71 "2024-09-28T03:49:36Z")
Itā€™s been mentioned in a few variations here, but I love a grilled peanut butter, bacon & banana sandwich. I havenā€™t made one in ages, but so good! You get the crispness from the bacon & bread. Then thereā€™s the sweetness from the bananas. Add in the saltiness of the bacon, and for me, the textures all come together. Yum! ---
**Author:** ![anny\_m](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/72 "2024-09-28T04:11:07Z")
Iā€™m fond of peanut butter (crunchy preferred) and orange marmalade sandwiches. I like what the mild bitterness of the marmalade brings to the party. Iā€™m a fan or marmalade, which seems to be one of those bimodal foods: lots of people like it, lots of people dislike it, and thereā€™s only a small number who can take it or leave it. ---
**Author:** ![RickG](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rickg/32/5174_2.png) [@RickG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickG)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/73 "2024-09-28T04:27:07Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > PB and mayo on crappy white bread. My older brother introduced me to them when I was a kid and I still have one from time to time. > > Something Iā€™ve pushed on this board in the past is a hot dog topped with crunchy PB and then a drizzle of sriracha. Smoky, salty, sweet, crunchy and spicy. This sounds pretty good, but I was going to come in to recommend a savory PB sandwich (sans hot dog). Just PB and sriracha on your favorite bread/toast. Kind of gives the vibe of an Asian spicy peanut sauce noodle. We only use ā€œnaturalā€ PB (no added sugar), so this is a good solution for people avoiding overly sweet variants. I will also advocate for tahini as a substitute for PB in almost any situation. Use a high quality source, like Soom Foods. The nutritional info on plain tahini is virtually identical to unsweetened PB, only with more iron. Like natural PB, itā€™s best to dump the whole jar into a storage bowl, stir in the separated oil, and refrigerate to make it less liquid. Good with jam, sriracha, or chocolate (Soom Foods makes to-die-for chocolate tahini spreads that are infinitely better than Nutella). ---
**Author:** ![deneen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/deneen/32/17713_2.png) [@deneen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deneen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/74 "2024-09-28T10:47:59Z")
oh god of course there is- tell me! ---
**Author:** ![Stratocaster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stratocaster/32/16393_2.png) [@Stratocaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stratocaster)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/75 "2024-09-28T11:24:51Z")
The BBQ Pit is where all civility goes to die. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/76 "2024-09-28T11:29:04Z")
> [@deneen](#): > > Thank you so much lol- I am so excited to have stumbled upon this oasis of sanity and civility I canā€™t even tell youā€¦ Sometimes an oasis turns out to be a mirage. Donā€™t pet the camels, by the way. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/77 "2024-09-28T11:32:19Z")
When I was a kid, my favorite, once-in-a-while treat of a sandwich was cream cheese with salted peanuts on white bread, smooshed together so it looked lumpy from the peanuts. So a variant on that is cream cheese and peanut butter - same yummy taste, no lumpies, tho the lumpies did get me some interesting looks in the school lunch room. And while white bread is good, multi-grain is better. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/78 "2024-09-28T11:51:48Z")
The other kids thought your mom had given you a sandwich made out of June bugs? I would guess that made you the envy of everyone. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/79 "2024-09-28T12:05:52Z")
No, mostly they thought it was weird. But I knew how epic it was!! ---
**Author:** ![deneen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/deneen/32/17713_2.png) [@deneen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deneen)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749/80 "2024-09-28T12:08:46Z")
this is such a cute answer, I love how you squished the bread so that it was lumpy [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peanut-butter-sandwich-theme-and-variations/1007749.md?page=5)