Sear the sausages

• Sear the Italian sausages in a pan until browned on all sides.

Fill the slow cooker

• Add the seared sausages to the slow cooker.
• Add the drained giardiniera, chopped onion, pepperoncini and marinara sauce.
• Char the green bell pepper and add it in.
• Mix everything so it is all coated with the sauce.

Cook low and slow

• Cook on low until the sausages are tender and the sauce is rich.

Toast the buns with cheese

• Lay pepper Jack cheese in the bottom of each bun.
• Bake at 200 °C until toasted and the cheese is melted.

Assemble the sandwiches

• Place a sausage link in each bun and spoon over the sauce and vegetables.
• Top with provolone cheese.
• Broil until the cheese melts.

Rest and serve

• Let the sandwiches rest and cool slightly.
• Serve with plain potato chips and a Coca-Cola.