Sausage, Apple and Manchego Sandwich

By stancec44

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil
• 2 venison blood sausage links (bratwurst works too)
• 4 slices seeded rye bread, fresh or toasted
• 4 ounces Manchego cheese, shaved using a vegetable peeler

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, thyme, tarragon, whole-grain mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Add the apple and onion slices and toss to combine.

2. Make the sandwich: Add the grapeseed oil to a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Pan-sear the sausages until all sides are browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and, while they're hot, thinly slice on a bias. Divide the hot sausage pieces over 2 slices of bread. Immediately top with the shaved Manchego cheese.

3. Divide the apple and onion mixture over the cheese, top with the other bread slice and serve.