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I rarely eat ‘cold cuts’ (aka deli meat), but every once in a while…
Sliced bread is also not something I keep at home because I’m more a fan of artisanal crusty breads, but this day I was thinking Rye. Then I spotted Onion Pumpernickel in the bakery and the deal was closed.
As I lurked around the deli counter with my number clutched in hand waiting for service, I surveyed the offerings in the refrigerator case. Right off the bat, I was intrigued with a “new” (they said) cheese from Boars Head…Chipotle Gouda. Hell, yeah! I also got some Roasted Pork, alternatively known as Fresh Ham.
At Home
My penchant for healthy, balanced meals would never let me have a meat and cheese sandwich without adding some vegetables to it…plus that cheese was pretty hot so I decided to pickle something from my vegetable drawer to cool it down.
Into a bath of white vinegar and sugar went sliced kirby cucumbers, red onion, and red cabbage. I also threw in a star anise and a couple of cloves.
Building the Sandwich
A good sandwich is more about the supporting characters than the presumed star (the filling), don’t you agree? You need:
I used Dijon Mustard but it’s fun to experiment with doctoring up mustards and mayo.
Mustard: add a little fruit jam/preserves for a ham sandwich.
Mayo: Nice additions are herbs, curry powder, wasabi, roasted peppers.
Sizes Matters (yours and the sandwich’s)…when it’s this tasty, it doesn’t have to be humongous.
Note: FOODalogue suggests this recipe as a guide to food pairings and techniques to be experimented with…in your own kitchen…to your own spice and taste levels…and to your preferred portion sizes.
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A good bread is what makes or breaks a sandwich for me. I also like to have something crunchy in there for texture. I’m wishing I had your sandwich right about now – it looks delicious!
I love the idea of tempering mustards with jam – yum. I love savoury, fruity condiments. Your sarnie is gorgeous – something I don’t indulge in often enough.
Now that’s a sandwich! Chipotle gouda? Yes please! Love your home made pickles too!
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Chipotle gouda and onion pumpernickel? *swoon* I can just imagine how delicious that sandwich must be. I love a dill pickle spear with my deli sandwiches, but you’ve already taken care of that part with your toppings!
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I love that you’ve provided a template guidelines to make an excellent sandwich and yours with the colored cukes and cabbage and star anise is stellar!
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I’ve always suspected if I traced my lineage I’d find I’m related to the Earl of Sandwich. I must agree that there is a certain harmony or balance to the best sandwiches. Bread is my “star,” but, of course, the supporting roles must be equally impressive. Great post.
Yummmmmmmmmmm…this is really making me crave a sandwich with pickles! It’s also making me itch to make some pickles again…maybe daikon with chili peppers…
What an absolutely grand sandwich, Joan. Inspiring! I love the way you doctored your condiments. Inspiring again!
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I know I would love this sandwich especially with those pickles and Dijon in it!
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Love the idea of adding fruit preserves to mustard for ham sandwich. Fig jam would be great.
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Chipotle Gouda? Hell yeah!
I will eat anything that is hot pink! I love the color of the pickles, what a neat idea to add to a sandwich. Now I am on hunt for that cheese.
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If I were Homer Simpson I’d say D’oh! GREG
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I love the colored sandwich Joan! These beautiful contrasting colors make my drooling increase
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Chipotle Gouda love it!! That is one stunning looking sandwich Joan
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The chipotle Gouda and veggies alone are making me happy
Gorgeous sandwich!
Girl! I’have great gouda, but chipotle! please pass this way! I think Imma be on the look out for it our my local cheese monger’s place. In fact I have tryst with him this week. Also, love that red cabbage. So pretty!
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