Orwasher's Special Sandwich

• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 Granny Smith applepeeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of raisin pumpernickel bread
• 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 8 thin slices
• 3/4 pound baked cured ham, cut into 16 slices
• 2 cups arugula, torn into bite-size pieces

1. In a small skillet, stir the curry powder over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 15 seconds; let cool.
2. In a medium bowl, toss the apple with the lemon juice.
3. Add the onion, mayonnaise, toasted curry powder and a pinch each of salt and pepper and toss again.
4. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet.
5. Set 2 slices of bread in the skillet and top each with a slice of Cheddar, 4 slices of ham, 1/3 cup of the curried apple, another slice of Cheddar and a slice of bread.
6. Weight down the sandwiches with a medium, heavy skillet and cook over moderate heat until the bottoms are toasted and the cheese on the bottom has melted, about 5 minutes.
7. Turn the sandwiches over, press them down and add 1 more tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
8. Brown the second sides, about 5 minutes.
9. Separate the sandwiches between the ham slices and add 1/2 cup of the arugula to each, then reassemble them.
10. Transfer to plates and repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 2 more sandwiches.

curry powder, lemon juice, onion, mayonnaise, salt, unsalted butter, raisin pumpernickel bread, cheddar cheese, cured ham, arugula

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/orwashers-special-sandwich (may not work)