Classic Panini: Roast Turkey & Cranberry

Name: Classic Panini: Roast Turkey & Cranberry
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: chopped fresh sage 1 tbsp; Dijon mustard 1 tbsp; mayonnaise 3 tbsp; roast turkey 6 oz (185 g), thinly sliced; pumpernickel bread 4 slices, each about ½ inch (12 mm) thick; fresh orange juice 2 tbsp; sugar 3 tbsp; olive oil 1 tbsp; fresh cranberries ½ cup (2 oz/60 g)

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Perfect Panini

By Jodi Liano

Published 2013

About

This flavorful sandwich is like having Thanksgiving dinner stuffed between two slices of bread. Dense pumpernickel pairs nicely with roasted turkey, cranberries, and sage. Make this panino anytime fresh cranberries are available, but frozen can be substituted.

Ingredients

pumpernickel bread 4 slices, each about ½ inch (12 mm) thick
olive oil

Europe
Italy
Dinner
Sandwich
Mediterranean
Street Food
Thanksgiving

Method

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the berries have popped and the sauce is slightly thickened, 7–9 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Preheat the sandwich grill. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, and sa