Ingredients

  • 6 Ea: Slices, Brioche Bread, Thick Sliced
  • 3 tbsp: Pesto, Basil Fresh
  • 18 slices: Salami, Genoa
  • 6 tbsp: Cheese Blend, Italian, Shredded
  • 6 tsp: Cheese, Parmesan, Shredded
  • As Needed: Butter, Salted for toasting bread

Grill & Cooking Supplies

Preparation Directions

  1. Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use
  2. Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills, blenders and any cooking tools
  3. Clean Weber Grill Grates and ignite Weber, adjust temp to 500˚ and ignite
  4. Heat cast iron griddle for 15 minutes
  5. Once Grill is at temp, time to season the griddle and prepare it for its first use

How to Season Your Griddle (cast iron)

  1. Heat your griddle on high heat for 15 minutes or until griddle starts to darken into a deep copper or dark brown color
  2. Carefully add 1 tbsp of Blackstone griddle seasoning or high smoke point oil
  3. Using a towel folded into a small square
  4. Carefully work the griddle seasoning into the griddle until it is evenly applied
  5. Leave the dome open and allow the griddle to burnish in the oil for 5-10 minutes.  Keep heat on high
  6. Repeat the above process 2 more times, every 15 minutes, until the oil has “dried” or polymerized with the griddle.  Wipe off and prepare for cooking

Cooking Instructions

  1. Lightly butter one side of all 6 slices of bread
  2. Turn off grill and allow residual heat of the griddle to toast the bread
  3. Add the bread to the griddle and top EACH slice quickly with
    1. ½ tbsp Pesto
    2. 1 tbsp Shredded Italian Cheese
    3. 1 tsp Parmesan
    4. 3 slices Salami
  4. Cook on the first side for approx. 2 minutes to get some color
  5. Using a long pair of tongs, carefully stack the grilled bread to form a triple decker sandwich
  6. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sandwich is grilled to your desired doneness
  7. Once grilled to your desired doneness, turn off the grill and remove the sandwiches using tongs
  8. Serve with pesto and devour

How to Clean Your Griddle (Lightly Soiled)

  1. When finished cooking, allow griddle to fully cool
  2. Scrape off any food or debris using a burger spatula
  3. Wipe off griddle with a damp cloth or towel
  4. Dry griddle with paper towel or towel
  5. Wipe with another fine layer of griddle seasoning until evenly applied
  6. Store in a cool dry place until use

Always follow manufacturer's instructions before using any product.

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