Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup cornichons, chopped, plus 1/2 tablespoon cornichon pickling liquid
  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 large French bread rolls, split, or 1 large baguette, cut into 4 pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (10 ounces)
  • 2 pounds roasted pork, preferably shoulder, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375.
  • In a bowl, mix the cornichons and their pickling liquid with the jalapenos, capers and mustard.
  • Brush the outside of the rolls with the oil and place each on a 12-inch piece of foil, cut side up.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of Gruyere over the bottom half of each roll.
  • Top with the sliced pork.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of the cornichon mixture over the pork and season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with the prosciutto and the remaining Gruyere.
  • Close the sandwiches; tightly roll them up in foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are crisp.
  • Slice the sandwiches in half on the bias and serve.