sandwich essentials: fried coleslaw & brisket

How To Make sandwich essentials: fried coleslaw & brisket

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Chef’s Note: This recipe did not begin as fried coleslaw and brisket; it began its life as an unpretentious turkey & bacon slider. But, during the creation process, I was moving some coleslaw for another recipe over a hot pan, and some fell in… Well, the smell was really good, and I thought, I wonder what would happen if I threw in some chopped brisket… And that is how I got to this point.
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  SECRET SAUCE: Since we are working with brisket, I think that this recipe calls for a horseradish-based sauce. This actual recipe is up to you; however, if you are interested, here is my choice: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dressing/a-kinder-gentler-horseradish-sauce.html?r=2
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Get a nice sharp knife, and slice that baguette in half lengthwise. Try not to cut yourself in the process. OUCH!!!
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  Chef’s Note: Make the bottom portion thicker than the top.
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  Scoop out some of the bread in the bottom half, but do not go too deep. Just pretend that you are building a canoe… Row, Row, Row, your Bread, Gently Down the Stream.
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  Add the coleslaw and garlic into a pan over medium-high heat, and cook until much of the liquid is evaporated, about 3 – 4 minutes.
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  Add the beef.
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  Combine with the coleslaw, and stir for about 2 minutes.
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  Reduce the heat to medium, and add two ounces of the cheese.
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  Stir until the cheese melts into the mixture.
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  Chef's Note: Do a final tasting for proper seasoning, and add salt and pepper, as needed.
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  Brush the bottom bun with some of the secret sauce… be generous.
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  Add the beef/coleslaw mixture into the bottom bun.
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  Top with the remaining ounce of cheese.
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  Stick the bottom bun under a broiler, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 1 – 2 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Brush more of the secret sauce on the top piece, add some thinly-sliced tomatoes, cover, and cut into 3 or four pieces. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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