Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 3/4 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup dark beer
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced apple
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces shaved pastrami
- 8 slices pumpernickel bread
- 4 ounces thinly sliced sharp white Cheddar
Directions
To make the rosemary-ale jus, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium sized saucepan, over medium-low heat; whisk in beef broth, beer, garlic, rosemary, onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and allow to simmer.
In a large cast iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onion, apple, salt and the additional 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until light golden brown and tender; remove from skillet and set aside.
Divide pastrami equally between 4 slices of bread; top with apples and onions, and white Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet; place 2 sandwiches in pan, place the bottom of a heavy skillet on top, and press down to flatten. Cook for 2 minutes, flip, press down with heavy skillet again, and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until crisp. Repeat process with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and additional 2 sandwiches; slice sandwiches in half, diagonally. Divide rosemary-ale jus into 4 small bowls, and serve with panini for dipping.
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By mbu2013
on January 15, 2013
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This sandwich is a winner at our house. As for the jus, don't bother, it is really bitter. I have tried with several different beers, and it's just not good. So, just do the sandwich!
By Dianne1974
Ormond Beach, FL
on April 21, 2012
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Made the sandwich, didn't bother with the ale-jus. I liked it, the kids liked it, husband didn't like it. He usually doesn't like anything that has detectable onions. Anyways - I'm glad I tried it!!!
By bvisailor
Charlotte, NC
on October 30, 2010
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EXCELLENT SANDWICH! Awful jus. Jus was bitter & inedible...but that said, it's COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY, this sandwich is FANTASTIC! Not sure what people mean by "a lot of work", because this was as easy as any panini. Cooked the onions & apples until slightly caramelized & spread some whole-grain dijon mustard on the bread.
We will make this often.
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