“capicola,” made famous in its mutation by the sopranos, gets even more mutated for comedic effect on the office, where it becomes “gabagool.” Also known as capicola or coppa, gabagool is a type of sandwich that has been around for many years It’s typically made with italian meats and cheeses on a long roll The word “ gabagool ” comes from the sicilian dialect, which means “a mess of things thrown together carelessly or without order.” [kapoˈkɔllo]) [2] or coppa (italian It's actually an accented pronunciation of capicola, a type of italian cured pork, which some people refer to as gabagool
However, one of its most recognizable details is a running gag featuring series lead tony soprano (james gandolfini) repeatedly turning to his favorite meat snack called gabagool. It is actually similar to prosciutto and its cousin soppressata, where it is sliced very thinly The biggest difference with gabagool is that it is not brined like ham or prosciutto. What exactly is “gabagool” and how is it related to italian food Gabagool is a slang term used primarily by italian americans in the new york city and surrounding areas to refer to capicola
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