Apple-Mustard Sliced Ham

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Apple-Mustard Sliced Ham to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Apple-Mustard Sliced Ham, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1/2 - cup apple butter
• 1 – tablespoon coarse-grain mustard
• 8 – slices marble rye bread
• 1-1/2 – cups cabbage, shredded
• 8 – ounces cooked ham, thinly sliced
• 4 – ounces Swiss cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 – medium apple, cored and sliced into thin wedges

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a small bowl, combine apple butter and mustard

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Spread one side of each bread slice with apple butter mustard

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Top half of the bread slices with cabbage, pork, Swiss cheese, apple slices, and the remaining bread slice with apple butter sides down

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Picnicking & Tailgating Wrap in plastic wrap and chill up to 4 hours

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Makes 4 servings.