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For the wasabi mayonnaise:
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In a small bowl, stir together the wasabi powder and water to make a paste.
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Add the mayonnaise into another small bowl.
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Stir a little of the wasabi paste into the mayonnaise at a time until it tastes the way you like it.
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Allow the flavors of the wasabi mayonnaise to meld in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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For the sandwich:
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Slice the bread in half lengthwise (sandwich style).
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Spread a thin layer of the wasabi mayonnaise on the inside of each piece of bread.
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Set the bread on your work surface (cut sides up) and get ready to build!
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Lay the ingredients on the sandwich so that theres a layer of cheese on the top, a layer of cheese on the bottom, and the meat and pickles are in the middle.
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If the cheese is in the middle of the sandwich, it wont melt well; also the melted cheese is what holds everything together.
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Put the top and bottom halves of the sandwich together.
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Brush a light coat of olive oil on the outside of the bread, top and bottom (this helps to toast the bread).
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Cut the sandwich into 3 or 4 sections.
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If you have a panini press, go ahead and grill the sandwich in that, according to manufacturers instructions.
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If you dont have a panini press; heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
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Lay one of the sandwiches on the hot pan.
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Weigh the sandwich down by placing something on top of it (a cast iron bacon press, or another skillet, or a brick that has been wrapped with aluminum foil).
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When the underside is toasted, remove the weight, turn the sandwich over and replace the weight.
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Cook until that side is toasted and the cheese has melted.
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Place the grilled sandwich into a warm oven while you grill the remaining sandwiches.
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Notes: For the roast pork, you may use leftover roast pork, pork tenderloin, or roast pork from the deli counter.
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Mustard may be substituted for the wasabi mayonnaise.
