The Highlander Deli - West Milford, NJ

Where:
717 Otterhole Rd,
West Milford, NJ 07480

What:
The Blackened Taylor Ham Sandwich

Build:
4 slices of Taylor Ham ("Pork Roll" if you live in South Jersey), Kaiser roll, tomato, mayo, fried onions.

Comments:

Don't underestimate the simplicity of the very few ingredients in this sandwich. It may not sound like a very appealing food/condiment combination, but it works, and it works big. I think the secret here is that they don't overly spice the meat with the blackening seasoning. The quantity (4 slices) and thickness of the meat was perfect and the Kaiser roll,, cotton-soft, but the kicker was when the combination of mayo and blackening seasoning came together to make an orangey, spicy, gooey sauce right before my eyes. The heat from the grilled meat liquified this sauce enough to cause it to seep through the fried onions on the bottom of the sandwich and right into the bread, creating a truly unique flavor. This is a fantastic sandwich. If you're ever in the area, order the blackened Taylor Ham the way I did... you won't be disappointed.

10/20/2021 UPDATE: Under new management... not the same...  : (