| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground meat (I’m using pork)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil (I’m using olive)
- 8 ounces sauerkraut, drained
- 8 slices cheese (I’m using Swiss)
- 2 tablespoons mustard (I’m using Dijon)
- 8 slices bread (I’m using rye)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Form the ground meat into 4 equal balls and sprinkle them with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large cast-iron or heavy pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the balls to the pan and smash them down with a spatula until slightly larger in diameter than the bread. Cook for 4 minutes without moving, then flip and top each patty with some sauerkraut and 2 slices of cheese. Cover and cook until the patties are cooked and the cheese is totally melted, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, spread a little mustard on each slice of bread. Sandwich each patty between 2 slices of bread. Brush the exterior of the bread with the mayonnaise and toast the sandwiches on both sides in the pan.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 944 |
| Total Fat | 68 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Protein | 50 g |
| Cholesterol | 181 mg |
| Sodium | 1270 mg |
Reviews
I began making this during the pandemic shut- down when I had to improvise with what was then available. Now I make it as the recipe calls for and all versions are delicious.
This is absolutely heavenly. I love how he allows adaptations. I used ground turkey with some shredded cheddar mixed in to avoid dryness, used cheddar for my cheese, and used honey wheat walnut sourdough bread. This is really really really delicious. A winner for sure – I would back to re-order at any restaurant where it was served!
Made this exactly as written and it was excellent. The idea of using ground pork was a great taste changer. This is a hardy sandwich so scale down or up for your family. Will certainly make again.
This was amazing!! If you have time, watch his video for this on Instagram. He offers tips and tricks. One being the mayo instead of butter for toasting bread and buns. He’s right, I’ll never go back!
This is such a different twist on something i would ever make.. I love this
You are such a down to earth person with so many helpful ideas and different ways to do things
Like you say.. Cook what you like
You are such a down to earth person with so many helpful ideas and different ways to do things
Like you say.. Cook what you like
Excellent flavor. easy to make. Will make again