We first became addicted to this sandwich when it appeared on the deli menu at City Feed and Supply, and quickly adapted it to our own kitchen! With grainy mustard, sharp cheese, and some crunchy apples, this is the perfect sandwich for a light summer meal outdoors.
Recipe: Farmer's Lunch Sandwich
With a simple sandwich like this, using the best ingredients possible is key. Get yourself a really good cheddar - one that's a bit crumbly and so sharp that you might not think of eating it on its own. A good grainy mustard adds texture and a bit of vinegar bite to contrast the onion jam.
And use the best ciabatta or baguette you can find. You'll thank yourself the second you bite into that crackling, faintly sweet crust!
Farmer's Lunch Sandwich
Makes 4 sandwiches
1 loaf crusty baguette or ciabatta
whole grain mustard
sharp cheddar cheese
butter lettuce
2 hard, tart apples like granny smith or braeburn, very thinly sliced
2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice (from one lemon)
onion jam (the recipe is HERE - don't worry, it's easy!)
Slice the baguette into four sections and slice the sections in half length-wise. Spread a little whole grain mustard on both halves.
Smear a layer of onion jam on the bottom half. Toss the apple slices in a little lemon juice, and then add them to the sandwich. Add a few leaves of lettuce and then top with a layer of cheese. Press the sandwich closed.
If not eating right away, wrap the sandwiches in a tight layer of wax paper. Keep them in a cool place - like a picnic hamper! - until you're ready to eat them. They'll be ok left unrefrigerated for several hours.
Related: Good Food with Evan Kleiman: Barbecues and Picnic Side Dishes
(Image: Emma Christensen for the Kitchn)
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Of course I see this post while I'm waiting to take my lunch break. That looks just heavenly! I bet that huge jar of fig jam I've got in my fridge would be a good stand-in for the onion jam. Mmm, figs, apples, and sharp cheddar....
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this looks like the English pub classic meal, ploughman's lunch, made into a sandwich. good stuff.
For sure the key is good cheese.
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view VirginiaWestfield's profile
I LOVE this type of sandwich. One of my all time favs.
view mlleErica's profile
I think it would be even better on raisin bread.
view Dana McCauley's profile
mmmmm - delish!
view VeryDelishVeg's profile
My favourite grocery nearby has an amazing selection of cheeses, including a fantastic carmelized onion cheddar imported from England. I bet this sandwich would be yummy with those additions.
view little_melly's profile
Ooo, I do have baby lettuce growing and just bought some good cheese and a baguette... weekend lunches here I come.
view Kakugori's profile
A bit of Branston Pickle wouldn't go amiss.
view MontyJohnson's profile
I live down the street from City Feed and crave this sandwich at least several times a week! Thanks for posting the recipe, it's so crisp and perfect for summer.
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I used to live on Spring Park and this sandwich was a weakness of mine! Hopefully I'll be returning to JP and my beloved City Feed soon.
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I tried this over the weekend with a couple of different additions. First was simple roast turkey....very nice. Next, was some left over chipotle chicken from the 'chipotle chicken wrap' recipe featured on here a week or so ago. That combo was awesome! Also nice to use any extra apple slices as a substitute for chips.
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