Egg-Sausage Sandwich With Pickled Jalapeno

Serves: 6

Branson Greenfelder

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

50

Sweetness

49

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

12 cloves

Garlic (peeled)

5 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

4 cups

White Vinegar

1 cup

Water (warm)

1.5 tsps

Active Dry Yeast

1 tsp

Sugar

8 large

Egg

1 cup

Olive Oil

Directions:

1

For the pickled jalapenos: Pack the jalapenos, garlic, onion, and thyme into a 2-quart jar

2

Combine the vinegar, water and 1/2 cup salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil

3

Pour over the jalapenos and refrigerate 3 to 4 days

4

For the English muffins: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the yeast and water; set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes

5

Stir in the flour, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar

6

Using the dough hook attachment on the electric mixer, mix the dough on medium speed until smooth and firm, about 10 minutes

7

Shape the dough into a ball; place into a greased bowl

8

Let rise, covered, until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours

9

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions

10

Knead the dough into balls; dust the work surface with cornmeal

11

Press each dough portion into a 3 1/2-inch round cutter over cornmeal, then transfer to a baking sheet

12

Cover and let rise 30 minutes

13

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

14

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat; working in batches, add English muffins

15

Cook 5 minutes; transfer to a separate baking sheet

16

Transfer the muffins to the oven to finish cooking, 2 to 5 minutes

17

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil; season with salt

18

Microwave on high, 50 to 60 seconds

19

Transfer the eggs to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook until desired doneness

20

Split 4 English muffins; spread each with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

21

Top muffins with egg, pickled jalapenos, sausage and cheese; serve warm