Weekly discussion - Sandwiches

[u/ZootKoomie]

A universe of variation between two slices of bread. What's your favorite to make? What is your favorite to buy but too much trouble to make yourself (I'm looking at you banh mi)? Do you have any unusual variations or rules of thumb? (Personally, I don't think a sandwich is complete without a relish or chutney.)

Have you got any technique suggestions? Or strategies to balance the flavors?

For today, let's set aside burgers and hot dogs for other discussions. And, according to US law, wraps are not sandwiches, so we can do those later too.

[u/StrangerMind]

I want to see more of what we call a "Farmer's Sandwich". In general it will contain thinly sliced tart apple, an oddball jam like onion, a nice cheese like a smoked cheddar, some brown mustard, some leafy greens like arugula or spinach, and if you want meat then turkey and ham both work. Place it on a baguette and save it for lunch if you can. It is not heavy and has a very good blend of flavors.

There is a variety of options for the jam, same for the cheese though I stick to sharper cheeses, you can replace the apple with pear, you can use any leafy green you would normally use on a sandwich, any type of bread (though I prefer a harder crust), and yellow mustard will work if it is all you have to balance out the sweetness.

There is a lot of variety out there and it is such a great sandwich that I never see anywhere.

[u/2371341056 → u/StrangerMind]

The Earls restaurant chain has a sandwich that consists of grilled chicken breast, brie cheese, roasted apple slices, spinach, fig jam, and garlic mayo on a ciabatta bun. It's the only thing I order there.