Charred Spanish Ham Cheese Melts And Hot Olives With Herbs And Spices Recipe

Ingredients

8 slice Crusty bread

lb. serrano ham

1/3 to 1/2 pound(s) manchego

1 c. hot pickled vegetable salad of cauliflower, carrots, celery, and hot peppers (giardiniera) drained

1/2 c. sweet pickled red pepper relish or sweet pickle relish

2 c. Olives

2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

1 tbsp. lemon zest

1 tsp. cumin seeds

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1Form sandwiches of Serrano and cheese in equal amounts. Grind the hot pickled vegetables and the sweet pickle relish in food processor and pulse chop to make a relish. Spread the relish evenly on sandwich tops and set into place.Step 2Place olives in a foil pouch and season with thyme, lemon zest, cumin seeds, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and seal the pouch. Place pouch on grill and cook a few minutes on each side to heat the olives, herbs, and spices.Step 3Place sandwiches on grill and weigh down with heavy skillet or a brick covered in foil. Char and heat the sandwiches through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.Step 4Cut sandwiches in half and serve with hot olives on the side.