2 apples such as gala or honey crisp or golden delicious, sliced crisp
6 servings bread and butter pickles sliced for topping
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups poached chicken
1 cup chicken stock see
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
0.3 cup grainy dijon mustard
6 servings evoo for drizzling
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 cup catsup organic
0.3 cup grade a maple syrup
6 servings little nutmeg freshly grated
1 onion finely chopped
6 servings coarse pepper black
1 large onion red thinly sliced quartered
6 servings sharp cheddar white grated for topping
6 servings rolls split hard
4 ounces deli-cut smoky bacon chopped
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
Equipment
frying pan
pot
Directions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a saucepot over medium-high heat.
Add the bacon and brown to crisp. Then add the garlic and onions and stir to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add the ketchup, stock, syrup, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar and pepper. Stir and simmer to thicken, 20 minutes.
Heat a drizzle of EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and melt.
Add the apples and red onions. Season with some salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook to tender-crisp, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add the chicken and sauce and combine. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat and serve the BBQ chicken, apples and onions on the rolls topped with cheese and pickles.