Grilled Portobello Sandwiches with Tomato Jam and Sauerkraut
- 16 ounces italian plum (roma) tomatoes 1 pound, ripe, cored and chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme freshly chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dry
- 1 x salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 x olive oil as needed
- 4 large mushrooms, portabello about 5-inch in diameter
- 4 each sandwich rolls split
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 cup sauerkraut drained, or as needed
- 1/2 cup stock vegetable or chicken
- Preheat the grill.
- To make the tomato-jam:
- In a small saucepan, mix together the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and thyme.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, and simmer, stirring, until most of the water has evaporated and the mixture becomes a thick, chunky ketchup consistency, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, set aside.
- To grill the mushrooms:
- Brush each mushroom with 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil on both sides and edges, season with salt and black pepper.
- Grill the mushrooms, about 4 minutes, turning over to the other side with a tongs, until browned and well marked, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Then slice the mushrooms into 1/2-inch slices, using the tongs hold the mushrooms when you slice them.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, grill the rolls, about 1 minute per side.
- While the mushrooms are cooking, heat the oil and the cumin seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the sauerkraut and broth, and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring, for 8 to 12 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- To assemble the sandwich:
- Spread the tomato jam equally on each of the sandwich roll and then top sliced mushrooms over the jam.
- Place the sauerkraut over the mushrooms.
- Press the sandwich slightly, serve and enjoy!
italian plum, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, salt, olive oil, mushrooms, sandwich rolls, olive oil, cumin seeds, sauerkraut, vegetable
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/grilled-portobello-sandwiches-t-52443 (may not work)