The American Black Forest Recipe

Name: The American Black Forest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound premium, authentic smoked if possible, Black Forest ham, sliced thinly; unsalted premium butter for bread slices; 1/4 cup finely grated raw red cabbage; 1/4 cup grated fresh cooked beet; 1/4 cup grated crisp apple, jonagold or honey crisp; 1 tablespoon finely minced red onion; 10 gherkins, julienned; 1 tablespoon finely grated celeriac; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh fennel; 2 tablespoons chopped premium dried cranberries; pink himalayan salt to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; cooked beet greens, chopped, optional; 2 teaspoons champagne or pear vinegar; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Russian mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 4 slices of multigrain artisan bread, the kind you love; 8-10 gherkins for side garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 pound premium, authentic smoked if possible, Black Forest ham, sliced thinly
unsalted premium butter for bread slices
1/4 cup finely grated raw red cabbage
1/4 cup grated fresh cooked beet
1/4 cup grated crisp apple, jonagold or honey crisp
1 tablespoon finely minced red onion
10 gherkins, julienned
1 tablespoon finely grated celeriac
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh fennel
2 tablespoons chopped premium dried cranberries
pink himalayan salt to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
cooked beet greens, chopped, optional
2 teaspoons champagne or pear vinegar
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Russian mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
4 slices of multigrain artisan bread, the kind you love
8-10 gherkins for side garnish

1
Toss the grated cabbage, beet, apple, onion, celeriac, fennel, cranberries, lemon juice and vinegar together with salt to taste. Let this sit for at least half an hour.
2
Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, and mustard together.
3
Evenly spread a thin layer of butter on each slice of bread for flavor and to keep the bread from getting soggy.
4
Add the sliced ham on top of the bottom slice for each sandwich. Spread the sour cream/mayo dressing generously on top of the ham.
5
Strain the cabbage topping from any liquid and spoon on top of the sour cream dressing. Add optional cooked chopped greens if desired. Add more sour cream/mayo dressing if desired on top of the cabbage mix and julienned gherkins. Add the top slice of buttered bread. Serve with gherkins.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound premium, authentic smoked if possible, Black Forest ham, sliced thinly, unsalted premium butter for bread slices, 1/4 cup finely grated raw red cabbage, 1/4 cup grated fresh cooked beet, and more.

Yes, The American Black Forest falls under the General 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.

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The American Black Forest

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