‘Shrooms on Weck

Ingredients

• 4 whole grain dinner rolls (or small buns), cut in half
• 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice (or similar)
• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon flaked salt (or kosher salt)
• 1/4 cup amber ale (or any type of beer)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (steak sauce can be used)
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 portabella mushrooms, cut into 1/4 -inch slices
• 4 large slices tomato
• 4 slices white sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup crispy onion strings (optional)