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Vermont Farm Sandwich

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Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
The Editors
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Makes 1 serving.
Category
Sandwiches
Course
Lunch
Sources
Weekly Wisdom
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Elevate your winter wellness with our Vermont Farm Sandwich – a simple yet powerful creation inspired by local wisdom. Crafted with care, this flavorful masterpiece isn’t just a meal; it’s your secret weapon against winter colds, endorsed by Vermont farmers. 

Infuse boldness into your daily lunch routine by adding horseradish and raw onion to your sandwiches. Beyond enhancing taste, these ingredients serve as natural allies in boosting your immune system. The pungent kick of horseradish and the immune-empowering properties of raw onion create a dynamic duo that keeps you invigorated. See more old-fashioned cold remedies.

Make our Vermont Farm Sandwich a staple in your winter arsenal. With every satisfying bite, you’re not just enjoying a delicious meal; you’re fortifying your defenses and embracing a proactive approach to well-being. Nourish yourself with flavor and resilience – Are you brave enough to give it a try?

(Editor’s note: For authenticity’s sake, we recommend enjoying this lunchtime sandwich following a breakfast of apple pie and sharp cheddar cheese.)

Ingredients
2 slices whole wheat bread
brown mustard
horseradish
sliced roast beef or other meat
raw yellow onion, sliced
cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Spread one piece of bread lavishly with mustard and the other with a very thick layer of horseradish.
  2. Add the meat, several slices of onion, and two pieces of cheddar cheese. 
  3. Put it all together, and serve with apple cider (hot or cold) or hot ginger tea. Check out our ginger tea recipe.
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steve b (not verified)

1 year ago

My grampa used to eat sandwiches made of sweet onions on homeade farm bread with limburger cheese and yellow mustard. Good thing he was a farmer and didnt have to get close enough for people to smell his breath

LeRoy A Jennings (not verified)

4 years ago

Add a large tablespoon of horseradish to your mashed potatoes.

pat lynch (not verified)

3 years 6 months ago

and to coleslaw......

Paul (not verified)

4 years 5 months ago

I love this sandwich.

Tricia (not verified)

4 years 6 months ago

Old timers knew about immunity.Us Polish folks eat Garlic sandwiches in the winter..Pumpernickel bread, butter raw slices garlic and salt...keeps the cooties away!

EilAtk (not verified)

4 years 6 months ago

My kind of sandwich ... I love horseradish and I love mustard ... or garlic hummus ..... you have made me hungry

Sharon R Williamson (not verified)

5 years 1 month ago

I love beef with horseradish

John M Washbush (not verified)

5 years 5 months ago

A farm sandwich with beef? Oh, no. If it is a Wisconsin farm sandwich, one begins with smoked liver sausage. Everything else is OK ... :>) ...!

Margaret LF (not verified)

5 years 6 months ago

I've had these sandwiches for years -- very effective in boosting immunity. I keep the meat and cheese sandwiches separate; raw yellow onion goes wonderfully with both; bread can also be rye, and substitute butter for mayo on the cheese sandwiches. No mustard, I don't care for it. Sometimes, on roast beef, I'll mix horseradish with sour cream. Onions, though, are key. Once, when I had serious problems eating, I could eat only liverwurst on rye with raw onion. I think it saved my life. (Thanks to commenter Khalid about horseradish cheese; going to look for it!)

Leslie F (not verified)

5 years 6 months ago

Maybe because no one could get near enough to give you a cold?

Add some garlic...and you wouldn't need to worry about vampires, either.