Camembert, Ham, and Caramelized Onion Sandwiches

• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/2 cup very hot water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium red onion (about 8 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 long baguette cut into 5-to 6-inch pieces, then halved lengthwise (or use 4 individual mini-baguettes or long rolls)
• 8 thin slices Black Forest ham (about 1/4 pound)
• 8 ounces Camembert cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (or use Brie)

1. Put the currants and hot water in a small heat-proof bowl.
2. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or as long as 1 hour, then drain.
3. Set aside.
4. In a medium-size saute pan, melt the butter over low heat.
5. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until soft.
6. Add the vinegar, currants, salt, and pepper to taste and cook for 10 more minutes.
7. Let cool.
8. To assemble: place a few onions and some currants on the bottom half of the bread.
9. Top with the ham, cheese, and other bread half.
10. Serve right away.

currants, very hot water, butter, red onion, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, long baguette, black forest, camembert

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/camembert-ham-and-caramelized-onion-sandwiches (may not work)