Family-Style Reindeer Baguette

Directions

• Prepare the sauce
  In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise and BBQ sauce. Add salt to taste and set aside.
• Caramelize the onion
  Preheat the oven to 160 °C for the baguette. Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add the onion with a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and caramelized. Set aside.
• Toast the baguette
  Slice the baguette lengthwise and place the halves cut side up on baking paper. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on each half and place the cheese slices on one side. Toast until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Cook the reindeer
  While the baguette toasts, heat the remaining butter in the skillet. Season the reindeer meat with black pepper and kosher salt. Add the meat and sauté quickly over medium-high heat until mostly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and mix gently with the caramelized onion.
• Assemble
  Spoon the hot reindeer mixture over one half of the baguette. Drizzle a little of the cooking liquid on top, add extra cheese if desired, fresh salad leaves, and some sauce. Cover with the other baguette half and serve immediately with a fresh salad.