Best Sarasotas Last Minute Au Jus And More Recipes

Sarasota's Sweet and Tangy Turkey French Dip Sandwich image

Provided by SarasotaCook

Time 25m

Yield 4-8 4 full or 8 half Sandwiches, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 -20 slices roast turkey, thin sliced (no too thin)
1 large onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
2 apples, thin sliced (I used Mcintosh, skin on)
8 slices gruyere cheese, 2 slices per sandwich (swiss will work fine)
4 hoagie rolls, they are soft and perfect for this sandwich (lightly toasted on the inside right before you make the sandwich)
1 teaspoon butter
salt
pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon apple juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/2-1 envelope lipton recipe secretes savory herb and garlic (you can also add the Golden Onion or Onion. Add more if you want it more flavorful, but start with 1)

Steps:

Mustard Horseradish Sauce -- Just mix the mayo, horseradish, mustard, honey, apple juice, and thyme. Add to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate. Done. You can easily make this ahead.
Apple Au Jus -- In a small pot, add the broth, apple juice, honey, Lipton seasoning and bring to a boil. Stir well and immediately reduce and simmer until it naturally thickens. About 5 minutes. This can easily be made and ahead and just reheated right in the microwave on on the stove.
Onions and Apples -- In a small saute pan, add the butter and bring to medium heat. Add the onions, apples and pinch of salt and saute for 3-5 minutes until the onions and apples are soft, but not "mush." Season with a little pepper and set to the side as you make the sandwiches.
Rolls -- As the onions and apples saute, put the rolls inside facing up under the broiler and toast very lightly. Keep the broiler on.
Sandwich -- Spread the bottom bun with a little of the dressing. Then dip the turkey slices in the warm au jus, just to get a little juice on it and layer on the sandwich. Top with the warm onions and apples and 2 slices of the cheese. Put under the broiler for just a minute until the cheese melts. Top with the other roll, also slathered with the dressing.
Serve -- Cut in half and serve with the warm au jus, 1/4-1/3 cup per person. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.5, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 1088.6, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 21, Protein 25.4

Sarasota's Last Minute Au Jus and More image

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can French onion soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth, use low salt
1/4 cup red wine (I like a Cabernet or a Merlot)
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Sauce -- In a small sauce pan on medium heat add all the ingredients except the pepper. Note: If you don't want to use red wine, you can use all water. Cook on medium heat (not boiling) for at least 5-10 minutes to slightly reduce. Taste for seasoning and add any pepper if needed and remove the bay leaf.
Option -- I add mustard because I enjoy the tang it gives. This is completely up to you. After it is done cooking is when I add the mustard if you want.
Serve -- Let it rest off the heat for 1-2 minutes. I serve this as is, but for prime rib, I often strain it for a clear au jus. It is all personal preference. As I mentioned, this is great over a cheaper cut of steak; like skirt steak with mashed potatoes or a nice strip or porterhouse. You can use it over anything, even a good pot roast.
JUST ENJOY !

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 626.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.1