A shooter's sandwich
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| Type | Sandwich |
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| Place of origin | England |
| Invented | Edwardian era |
| Main ingredients | Steak |
| Ingredients generally used | Mushrooms, salt, and pepper |
| Similar dishes | Beef Wellington |
The shooter's sandwich is a steak sandwich consisting of cooked steak and mushrooms placed inside a hollowed-out loaf of bread and then weighted down. This popular English sandwich is likened to beef Wellington using bread rather than pastry.
A shooter's sandwich is prepared by filling a long, hollowed-out loaf of bread with cooked filet mignon steak, cooked mushrooms, salt, and pepper.[1][2] Weights are then placed atop the sandwich to squeeze it down. Typically the sandwich is weighted down overnight, which causes meat juices to soak into the bread.[1]
Other cuts of beef, such as rump steak, ribeye, and sirloin are also used to prepare the item. Cooked onions or shallots are sometimes used,[2][3][4][5][6] as is duxelles, a sautéed preparation of mushrooms, onions or shallots, and herbs, reduced to a paste.[6][7] Dijon mustard and horseradish are sometimes used as accompanying condiments.[3][4]
The shooter's sandwich originated in England during the Edwardian era.[8][9][10] It was created as a way for hunters to take a hearty lunch with them. It is now enjoyed both for at-home meals or as a portable food item when travelling.[9][11]
The sandwich became a minor Internet meme[12] after an April 7, 2010 article written by Tim Hayward and published by The Guardian declared the shooter's sandwich the best sandwich in the world.[9][10][12][13] The Guardian's article also described the sandwich as a "triumph of Edwardian cuisine".[9]
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