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Ham reuben sandwiches

Name: Ham reuben sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (4 tbs) whole-egg mayonnaise; 3 tbs tomato sauce; 3 tbs finely chopped cornichons, plus extra halved cornichons, to serve; 2 tsp lemon juice; 8 slices sourdough or rye bread; 150g sliced Gruyere or Jarlsberg cheese; 250g sliced ham; 250g sauerkraut, rinsed, squeezed dry; 30g unsalted butter; 1 tbs olive oil; French fries, to serve

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This famous New York sandwich is traditionally made with pastrami or corned silverside. We've switched things up by adding ham instead.

1/3 cup (4 tbs) whole-egg mayonnaise
3 tbs tomato sauce
3 tbs finely chopped cornichons, plus extra halved cornichons, to serve
2 tsp lemon juice
8 slices sourdough or rye bread
150g sliced Gruyere or Jarlsberg cheese
250g sliced ham
250g sauerkraut, rinsed, squeezed dry
30g unsalted butter
1 tbs olive oil
French fries, to serve

Method

1.

Mix mayonnaise, sauce, cornichons and juice, then spread on each bread slice. Top 4 slices with half the cheese, then ham, sauerkraut and remaining cheese. Top with bread sauce-side down.
2.

Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side until bread is golden and cheese melts. Alternatively, toast in a lightly oiled sandwich press according to manufacturer's directions. Serve with fries and a cold beer.