The Reubenesque

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Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons ketchup
2. 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3. 3 1/2 cups thickly sliced green cabbage
4. 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
5. 1/4 cup coarsely chopped sweet gherkins
6. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
7. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
9. 8 slices of rye bread
10. 3/4 pound Jarlsberg cheese, cut into 16 thin slices
11. 1 pound smoked turkey breast, cut into 16 slices

1. In a medium bowl, mix the ketchup and mayonnaise. Add the green cabbage, onion, sweet gherkins, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet. Add 2 slices of the rye bread to the skillet and top each with 2 slices of Jarlsberg cheese, then 4 slices of smoked turkey, about 1/2 cup of coleslaw, 2 more slices of Jarlsberg and another slice of bread. Cook the sandwiches over moderately low heat until the bottoms are toasted and the cheese on the bottom is melted, about 4 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over, press them down and add 1 more tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Cook until the second sides are browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates and repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 2 more sandwiches.