Garde Manger - *Sandwiches*

*The History of Sandwiches*

"Chef Larry's" *CULINARY HISTORY CHANNEL*

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Sandwiches have been part of virtually all cuisines since well before any written records were kept, though they weren't always called sandwiches.  The honor of naming this favorite item goes to gambler John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. (I'm not making this up)  According to legend, Montague refused to leave the gaming tables because he didn't want to break his winning streak.  He asked that some bread filled with meat be brought to him, and the rage for sandwiches was on.

What unifies the concept of the sandwich in all instances is a tasty filling served on or in bread or a similar wrapper.

*Traditional Reuben Sandwich*

Yield : 10 Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

6 oz butter, soft

20 slices rye bread

15 oz Swiss cheese

3 1/2 lb corned beef brisket, sliced thin

1 1/2 lb sauerkraut

5 oz Russian dressing  *take 1000 Island Dressing & add some prepared horseradish*

1. Butter each slice of bread.  Lay slices butter-side down on a sheet pan and top with a slice of Swiss cheese.

2.  Place 2oz of beef on each bread slice.  Top 10 sandwich halves with 2 oz of sauerkraut, then adding a tables spoon of dressing.

3.  Preheat saute pan to medium heat.

4.  Brown sandwiches on both sides until golden and cheese melts.

*Cole Slaw Reuben*

*Spicy Catfish Sandwich*

Yield : 10 Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2lb catfish fillets

oil for deep frying

1 tbs Cajun Spice Blend

1 cup AP flour, for breading

6 oz egg wash (2 eggs & tbs water)

1 cup cornmeal, for breading

10 oz tartar sauce

10 soft sandwich rolls

4 tomatoes, sliced into 20 thin slices

2 red onions, thinly sliced

10 leaves Romaine lettuce

1.  Preheat fryer to 350 degrees.
2.  Season fillets with Cajun Spice.  Dip fillets into flour, then egg wash, then cornmeal.
3.  Deep-fry catfish until golden brown.  Drain on paper towels.
4.  Sandwich Assembly: For each sandwich, spread tartar sauce on rolls.  Layer with tomato, onion, lettuce and catfish fillets.  Serve immediately.

*Shrimp Po-Boy*