Brooklyn Transplant Sandwich Recipe

Name: Brooklyn Transplant Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup grated fresh horseradish; ⅔ cup finely diced Granny Smith apple; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups pickled herring tidbits with onions in wine sauce; 2 thin slices pumpernickel or black bread (no raisins) cut into 1-inch; 1/4 Granny Smith apple, diced fine; 1/4 Spanish onion, diced fine; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 2 slices light seedless rye bread; 1 slice smoked salmon (about 1 ounce); 2 tablespoons apple horseradish (recipe below); 1/4 cup pickled herring salad (recipe below).

Servings: persons

⅓ cup grated fresh horseradish
⅔ cup finely diced Granny Smith apple
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups pickled herring tidbits with onions in wine sauce
2 thin slices pumpernickel or black bread (no raisins) cut into 1-inch
1/4 Granny Smith apple, diced fine
1/4 Spanish onion, diced fine
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 slices light seedless rye bread
1 slice smoked salmon (about 1 ounce)
2 tablespoons apple horseradish (recipe below)
1/4 cup pickled herring salad (recipe below).

1
To make the apple horseradish: Put the horseradish, apple and lemon juice in a blender or small food processor.
2
Blend, making sure to leave some small chunks of apple.
3
Reserve 2 tablespoons; cover and refrigerate the rest.
4
(It will keep for 7 days.)
5
To make the herring salad: Drain the herring and onions and reserve the liquid.
6
Soak the bread in the reserved liquid until saturated, then squeeze out the excess liquid.
7
Spoon the herring and onions, soaked bread, apple and diced Spanish onion into a food processor.
8
Blend until it is a thick spread.
9
Reserve .25 cup; cover and refrigerate the rest for up to 3 weeks.
10
Spread the cream cheese on one slice of the rye bread.
11
Press the smoked salmon into the cream cheese.
12
Spoon the reserved apple horseradish over the salmon.
13
Spread the reserved pickled herring salad onto the second slice of bread.
14
Put the 2 sides together.

121

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup grated fresh horseradish, ⅔ cup finely diced Granny Smith apple, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cups pickled herring tidbits with onions in wine sauce, and more.

Yes, Brooklyn Transplant Sandwich falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brooklyn Transplant Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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