SARASOTA'S SWEET AND TANGY TURKEY FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

Sarasota's Sweet and Tangy Turkey French Dip Sandwich image

Provided by SarasotaCook

Time 25m

Yield 4-8 4 full or 8 half Sandwiches, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 -20 slices roast turkey, thin sliced (no too thin)
1 large onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
2 apples, thin sliced (I used Mcintosh, skin on)
8 slices gruyere cheese, 2 slices per sandwich (swiss will work fine)
4 hoagie rolls, they are soft and perfect for this sandwich (lightly toasted on the inside right before you make the sandwich)
1 teaspoon butter
salt
pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon apple juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/2-1 envelope lipton recipe secretes savory herb and garlic (you can also add the Golden Onion or Onion. Add more if you want it more flavorful, but start with 1)

Steps:

Mustard Horseradish Sauce -- Just mix the mayo, horseradish, mustard, honey, apple juice, and thyme. Add to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate. Done. You can easily make this ahead.
Apple Au Jus -- In a small pot, add the broth, apple juice, honey, Lipton seasoning and bring to a boil. Stir well and immediately reduce and simmer until it naturally thickens. About 5 minutes. This can easily be made and ahead and just reheated right in the microwave on on the stove.
Onions and Apples -- In a small saute pan, add the butter and bring to medium heat. Add the onions, apples and pinch of salt and saute for 3-5 minutes until the onions and apples are soft, but not "mush." Season with a little pepper and set to the side as you make the sandwiches.
Rolls -- As the onions and apples saute, put the rolls inside facing up under the broiler and toast very lightly. Keep the broiler on.
Sandwich -- Spread the bottom bun with a little of the dressing. Then dip the turkey slices in the warm au jus, just to get a little juice on it and layer on the sandwich. Top with the warm onions and apples and 2 slices of the cheese. Put under the broiler for just a minute until the cheese melts. Top with the other roll, also slathered with the dressing.
Serve -- Cut in half and serve with the warm au jus, 1/4-1/3 cup per person. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.5, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 1088.6, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 21, Protein 25.4