Charred Spanish Ham Cheese Melts and Hot Olives with Herbs and Spices

• 8 slice Crusty bread
• 13 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

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

crusty, serrano ham, manchego, cauliflower, sweet pickled red pepper, olives, thyme, lemon zest, cumin seeds, red pepper, extravirgin olive oil

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/charred-spanish-ham-cheese-melts-hot-olives-herbs-spices-recipe (may not work)