Ultimate Black Forest Sandwich
One of my first jobs was as a hostess at the Fox and Hound restaurant in North Hills. I eventually worked my way up to a waitress, but every time I had a shift, I always ordered their Black Forest Sandwich.
Their version of this sandwich was made from shaved turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. It was topped with honey mustard dressing and loaded on a pretzel bun. Served warm, this sandwich was hard to beat. So, I knew I would have to recreate a version for you guys to enjoy!
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About Black Forest Ham
The black forest sandwich is traditionally made from Black Forest ham. The ham was given this name because it was originally manufactured in Black Forest, Germany. Black Forest ham is a dry-cured smoked ham that has a very distinctive black skin. The black skin is what gives it its unique smoky flavor and appearance. So, to keep things on the more traditional side, I opted for black forest ham in this recipe. Trust me guys, once you try this sandwich you’ll be hooked!
Recipe Ingredients
- Meat: You’ll need three slices of deli Black Forest ham for this recipe.
- Toppings: Shredded lettuce and sliced tomato work best for this recipe.
- Bun: I strongly suggest using a pretzel bun for this sandwich. It adds so much flavor and texture. Just be sure to toast it first. Option to smear the inside of the bun with butter and lightly pan fry it until it is golden brown.
- Cheese: Swiss cheese tastes amazing with this sandwich. However, provolone would work well too.
- Honey Mustard: Be sure to add the homemade honey mustard to this sandwich. Extra dressing can be stored covered in the refrigerator for three to four days.
How to Make a Black Forest Sandwich
Make the Dressing
Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and paprika in a small mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Make the Sandwich
Slice the pretzel bun in half and smear the inside with butter. Toast it ( butter side down) in a warm skillet until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same nonstick skillet, heat the ham slices and top it with a slice of Swiss cheese. Once the cheese is melted on top of the ham, add it to the bottom of the pretzel bun. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and homemade honey mustard dressing. Serve hot and enjoy.
How to Store
Best served immediately. Extra dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! I’d suggest using King’s Hawaiian rolls. Make sure you toast the rolls with butter before building the sandwiches.
Yes, you can but the Black Forest ham is what makes this so special!
You can use Gruyere or Brie instead!
Other Sandwich Recipes to Consider Trying
- Torn Sandwich Salad
- Ham and Brie Sandwich
- Blackened Pulled Salmon Sandwich
- Spicy Italian Sandwich
- Caprese Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Ultimate Black Forest Sandwich
Equipment
- 1 non-stick skillet
- 1 toaster
- 1 small mixing bowl
Ingredients
Homemade Honey Mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2-3 teaspoons honey, depending on preferred sweetness
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- kosher salt, to taste
- pinch paprika
Black Forest Sandwich
- 1 pretzel bun, toasted
- 3 slices Black Forest ham
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- 2 slices of tomato
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and paprika in a small mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Make the Sandwich
- Slice the pretzel bun in half and smear the inside with butter. Toast it ( butter side down) in a warm skillet until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same nonstick skillet, heat the ham slices and top it with a slice of Swiss cheese. Once the cheese is melted on top of the ham, add it to the bottom of the pretzel bun. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes and homemade honey mustard dressing. Serve hot and enjoy.Extra dressing can be stored covered in the refrigerator for later use.
6 Comments on “Ultimate Black Forest Sandwich”
Smashed avacado is an excellent addition.
I too bought a very large ham, this was the first recipe I made 😄. I have made it several times since then, so good. My hubby also loved the honey mustard, I make the recipe every month and store it in the fridge in a squeeze bottle❗️4 X’s the recipe fits very well into a 17 oz squeeze bottle❗️🐝
This recipe was delicious and super easy!
I needed a quick Monday night dinner and this was perfect. Delicious, warm, and easy! My husband even asked for another sandwich for lunch tomorrow.
Quite sure you never got this reply, but I made this sandwich three times in a week after I bought a LARGE ham. We loved it, but my husband REALLY loved the honey mustard. He will no longer buy honey mustard from the store!
Just made it – my husband LOVES it