Midnight Sandwich

Steps

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1. 1
   Slice the onion and red onion into thin strips.
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2. 2
   Add butter, sugar, and salt to a pan, then add the onions and caramelize them over medium heat, stirring occasionally until soft and golden brown.
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3. 3
   While the onions cook, prepare the sauce: dice the pickled gherkins finely and add some of the brine.
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4. 4
   Dice the red bell pepper finely and add it to the sauce.
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5. 5
   Add mustard, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and honey to the mixture.
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6. 6
   Stir in the flavored mayonnaise and mix everything together until well combined.
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7. 7
   Spread the sauce on the bread slices and gently press with a spoon to let the sauce soak in.
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8. 8
   Layer cheddar cheese slices (2 slices) on the bread, then add pastrami.
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9. 9
   Add another layer of cheddar cheese and then top with the caramelized onions.
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10. 10
    Add another bread slice, then layer more pastrami and cheese, and finally top with the last bread slice. Press down firmly to compress the sandwich.
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11. 11
    Heat butter in a pan and fry the sandwich on low to medium heat, flipping occasionally until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted throughout.
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12. 12
    Ensure the cheese is fully melted, especially in the center. Cut the sandwich diagonally if desired and serve immediately.
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