PICKLED EGG SALAD CROSTINI WITH SERRANO HAM

Pickled Egg Salad Crostini with Serrano Ham image

Provided by Miles Thompson

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
6 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
12 1/4"-thick slices country-style bread or ciabatta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Chervil or parsley leaves with tender stems (for serving)
12 slices Serrano ham or prosciutto

Steps:

Bring vinegars, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Let cool.
Meanwhile, place eggs in a medium saucepan and add water to cover by 2". Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain, peel, and return to bowl. Add pickling liquid; cover and chill at least 12 hours. Remove eggs from pickling liquid. Coarsely chop; mix with mayonnaise, chives, and parsley in a medium bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and some pickling liquid, if desired.
Preheat oven to 425°. Place bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Toast until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Rub with garlic. Top each toast with pickled egg salad, some chervil, and a slice of ham.
Do ahead: Eggs can be pickled 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.