Using his oven, Jeff perfectly caramelizes tomatoes for a sweet addition to this crisp and saucy veggie sandwich!Subscribe to #discoveryplus to stream more episodes of #SandwichKing: http://discoverypl.us/2NeKVgd. Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3cgtEMRSubscribe to Food Network ▶ http://foodtv.com/YouTubeJoin Jeff Mauro as he shares his passion for all things sandwiches. For Jeff, sandwiches are much more than something eaten between two pieces of bread, and you'll quickly see why he's fond of saying, "You can make any meal into a sandwich, and any sandwich into a meal."Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10!Deconstructed Eggplant Parmesan SandwichRECIPE COURTESY OF JEFF MAUROLevel: EasyTotal: 1 hr 45 minPrep: 25 minInactive: 30 minCook: 50 minYield: 4 sandwichesIngredientsEggplant: Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained of their liquid4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons light brown sugarSalt1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (you'll need at least 8 rounds)Freshly cracked black pepper2 cups all-purpose flour, for dredging4 large eggs, beaten3 cups panko breadcrumbs1 cup freshly grated ParmesanVegetable oil, for fryingSandwich Build:2 tablespoons salted butter, softened4 soft brioche buns1 pound burrata cheese1/2 cup pickled cherry peppers, sliced 1/4-inch thick16 leaves fresh basilDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner and another baking sheet with a wire rack. For the eggplant: In a bowl, toss the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar and some salt. Evenly place the tomatoes on the lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast until slightly caramelized and dried out a bit, 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside. Set the eggplant slices on the wire rack (if you don't have a rack you can use a colander set in the sink). Sprinkle salt on each side of the eggplant and let the salt do the work for 15 to 30 minutes. Once the salt has released moisture from the eggplant, pat the slices dry with paper towels. Then sprinkle each side of the eggplant with pepper. Set up a standard breading station with the flour in one shallow dish, the eggs in another and the panko mixed with the Parmesan in a third dish. Dredge each eggplant slice in the flour, shake off any excess, dip in the egg, let any excess drip off and then coat in the panko. Set aside on the wire rack and repeat.In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1-inch vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. Working in small batches, fry the eggplant slices, turning once, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes a side. Using a pair of tongs, transfer back to the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining eggplant. Make sure to season the eggplant as it comes out of the oil.For the sandwich build: Butter and griddle both sides of the buns until golden and crispy (you can toast the buns as well). Tear the burrata over the bottom buns, then add 2 hot eggplant slices, some roasted tomatoes, a few pickled cherry peppers and some fresh basil leaves on each bun. Serve to applause.Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows.▶ FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork#JeffMauro #SandwichKing #FoodNetwork #DeconstructedEggplantParmesanSandwichJeff Mauro's Deconstructed Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich | Sandwich King | Food Networkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FF_4yLj3nA
