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Vermont Farm Sandwich

Vermont Farm Sandwich
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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Makes 1 serving.
Category
Sandwiches
Course
Lunch
Sources
Weekly Wisdom

Vermont farmers have a secret weapon for surviving winter—and surprise! It’s not soup, tea, or anything remotely gentle. It’s a sandwich loaded with raw onion and horseradish, the kind of flavors that make your taste buds sit up straight and pay attention. This Vermont Farm Sandwich isn’t just lunch; it’s personality. It’s attitude. It’s winter wellness with a side of fire.

Need a midday pick-me-up? One bite of this bold beauty and winter won’t know what hit it. Are you brave enough to take the challenge? 

See more old-fashioned cold remedies.

(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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Comments

<span>Jackie Hoffmann</span> Thu, 01/03/2019 - 15:40
I use horseradish even on prime rib it’s excellent!
<span>Steve B</span> Sun, 07/07/2024 - 21:36
mmmm horseradish and prime rib
<span>What!</span> Wed, 10/03/2012 - 09:41
A good half inch of horseradish? How would it stay on the sandwich and not ooze out when taking a bite? How would you taste anything but horseradish? I would say it would be a cold preventative, and maybe burn your sinuses out completely! I like horseradish but I am not putting a half inch layer of horseradish on any sandwich.
<span>Elli</span> Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:59
where do you see a half inch of horse radish? it says a thick layer.
<span>Ken Jp Stuczynski</span> Wed, 10/03/2012 - 10:32
Maybe they mean a half-inch of a small jar's worth? They can't mean it literally -- that would be insane. But I'd still try it, LOL.