Serranitos Spanish Sandwiches Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Season the pork loin with salt and freshly ground pepper. Broil the pork for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
• Spread half of each toasted roll with the aioli, then top with the pork.
• Over the pork, layer the roasted green pepper, Serrano ham and tomato.
• Rub the garlic clove over the toasted side of the other bread roll halves and drizzle over the olive oil.
• Put the rolls together and serve at once.

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Spread butter on bread slices, dividing equally. Place 2 bread slices on prepared baking sheet, buttered side down. Top bread slices with half of sliced cheese (1 1/2 ounces each); top cheese with ham, dividing equally. Sprinkle dates over. Top with remaining cheese, then remaining 2 bread slices, buttered side up. Refrigerate 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and keep chilled. Peel plastic from sandwiches before continuing.
• Heat panini press and cook sandwiches according to manufacturer's instructions. (Alternatively, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to mediumlow. Place sandwiches in skillet. Place another large skillet atop sandwiches; place weight, such as large can of tomatoes, atop skillet. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side.)