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Grilled Pastrami, Swiss, and Sweet Onion Marmalade on Rye





Yields
Makes 2 sandwiches




Total Time
1 hr

Time: about 1 hour. Make the marmalade ahead so you can whip these babies out in just a few minutes. Leftover marmalade is terrific on pork chops and roast beef.

Grilled Pastrami, Swiss, and Sweet Onion Marmalade on Rye




Photo: Annabelle Breakey
  Onion Marmalade
 1 tablespoon butter
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
 1 large garlic clove, minced
 1/2 cup sugar
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
 1/2 cup dry but fruity red wine, such as Zinfandel or Grenache
  Sandwiches
 4 slices extra-sour rye or caraway rye bread
 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
 4 thin slices pastrami, uncured if available
 4 ounces coarsely shredded Swiss cheese
 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
Step 1
1

Make marmalade: Melt butter with oil in a large heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring well to combine. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have softened and browned, about 20 minutes. Add vinegar and wine. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and onions are soft and sticky, about 10 minutes. Let marmalade cool slightly.

Step 2
2

Make sandwiches: Evenly spread one side of each bread slice with 1/2 tbsp. butter. Spread unbuttered side of 2 slices with 1 1/2 tbsp. marmalade each, then top with pastrami and cheese. Spread mustard on unbuttered side of remaining 2 bread slices and place each, buttered side up, on pastrami- and cheese-topped slices.

Step 3
3

Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes total.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Marmalade keeps up to 2 weeks, covered and chilled.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 660Calories from Fat 46
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g53%

Saturated Fat 19g95%
Cholesterol 112mg38%
Sodium 1623mg68%
Total Carbohydrate 51g17%

Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Protein 33g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.