Description
A twist on the classic ham sandwich, today’s recipe features savory ham, melted provolone, and caramelized onions layered between thick sliced Italian bread. Grilled to golden perfection, and dolloped with a spoonful of spicy mayo, this is comfort at its decadent best.
Ingredients
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- Thick sliced bread
- Deli Ham
- Sliced Provolone cheese
- 2 or 3 onions, grilled
- Butter, for grilling
For the Grilled Onions:
- 3/4 tsp. salt, for dusting the onions
- 1 tsp. sugar, for dusting the onions
- 1 tbs. honey
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
For the Mayo Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbs. chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbs. honey
- 1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
Instructions
For the Mayo Dip:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Taste for seasoning. Set aside.
For the Grilled Onions:
- Slice the onions very thin.
- Heat a large cast iron pan. Place the onions in the heated pan and sprinkle with the salt and sugar.
- Allow the onions to get a nice golden color and become very soft.
- Place the onions in a small bowl add the apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and honey, and toss. Set aside.
Building the Sandwich:
- Place about 2 slices of cheese and ham on each slice of bread.
- Place the onions on one side of the bread and then close the sandwich.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan.
- Place a few pats of butter on one side of the closed sandwich and place in the heated pan.
- Cover the sandwich with another heavy pan to press the sandwich down. Let the sandwich grill for about 3 minutes until golden.
- Place butter pats on the ungrilled side and carefully turn the sandwich over to grill; place a heavy pan on top of the sandwich once again.
- Finish grilling for about 3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
