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Ham Steak & Cranberry Mustard Sauce

Ham Steak with Cranberry Mustard Sauce
Ham Steak with Cranberry Mustard Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ham Steak with Cranberry Mustard Sauce

Our local grocery store had a sale on ham steaks, so we picked up a few for the freezer and one for dinner that night.  Checking in the larder I spied a package of dried cranberries, and that got me thinking (always a dangerous thing).

Ingredients for Cranberry Mustard Sauce

  1. 1/2 cup firmly packed Dark Brown sugar
  2. 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard
  3. 1 Tbs white wine or champagne vinegar.
  4. 5 oz package dried cranberries
  5. 1 1/2 cups of water
  6. 2 tbs cornstarch
  7. 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  8. zest from lemon (optional)

Directions for Ham Steak with Cranberry Mustard Sauce

Prepare the sauce before beginning to cook the steak.

In a saute pan put the sugar,vinegar and water and on medium heat stir until the sugar is dissolved.  Once the sugar is dissolved take the pan off the heat and add the mustard, lemon juice, cornstarch and cranberries and stir to combine and then put back on the heat and slowly bring  up to boil.  As the sauce reaches boiling point it will begin to thicken.  Once thickened place on low heat to hold covered (allowing the sauce to steep brings out the cranberry flavor) and begin the steak.

Cook the steak by what ever method you feel comfortable with.  I like to grill mine on medium high heat for about 10 minutes.

Grilled Ham Ssteak
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Once the ham steak is cooked , slice into serving pieces and spoon the sauce over it.  Serve extra sauce on the side.

 

Here are few items to hlp make this recipe:
Cuisinart 622-30G Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Skillet with Glass Cover
Weber 46110001 Spirit E210 Liquid Propane Gas Grill, Black

 

 

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Ham Steak and Cranberry Mustard Sauce
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. Ingredients for Cranberry Mustard Sauce
  2. 1/2 cup firmly packed Dark Brown sugar
  3. 1 Tbs Dijon Mustard
  4. 1 Tbs white wine or champagne vinegar.
  5. 5 oz package dried cranberries
  6. 1 1/2 cup of water
  7. 2 tbs cornstarch
  8. 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  9. zest from lemon (optional)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the sauce before beginning to cook the steak.
  2. In a saute pan put the sugar,vinegar and water and on medium heat stir until the sugar is dissolved. Once the sugar is dissolved take the pan off the heat and add the mustard, lemon juice and cornstarch and cranberries and stir to combine and then put back on the heat and slowly bring up to boil. As the sauce reaches boiling point it will begin to thicken. Once thickened place on low heat to hold covered (allowing the sauce to steep brings out the cranberry flavor) and begin the steak.
  3. Cook the steak by what ever method you fell comfortable with. I like to grill mine on medium high heat for about 10 minutes.
  4. Once the ham steak is cooked , slice into serving pieces and spoon the sauce over it. Serve extra sauce on the side.
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Bow Tie Pasta with Ham + Peas in Cream Sauce

Bow Tie pasta with ham + peas
Bow Tie pasta with ham + peas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bow Tie Pasta with Ham + Peas

One of the great things about a baked ham is the leftovers.  So many choices of what to do, so many great recipes.  This one is a classic just a few ingredients simple to make, you can even do this all in one pot, so there’s less work for the scullery maid.

Ingredients for bow ties with Ham + Peas

  1. 1 12 oz or larger box of bow tie pasta
  2. 1 medium onion diced
  3. 2 cloves garlic minced
  4. 1 -2 cups frozen peas
  5. 1 – 2 cups Diced ham
  6. 2 cups cream
  7. 3 Tbs butter
  8. 3 Tbs flour
  9. Parmesan cheese to grate over dish
  10. salt & pepper to taste

Directions for Bow Tie Pasta with Ham+ Peas

In heavily salted water cook the pasta.

While the pasta is cooking prepare the other ingredients.  Dice the onion, garlic in one bowl, the ham in another, and measure out the rest of the ingredients.

When the pasta is cooked to your preference drain in a colander.  Put the pot back on the burner on medium high heat add the butter when melted add the onion and garlic and cooked until softened.

Once the onion and garlic are softened, add the flour and stir until all the raw flour is combined, continue to cook for a minute or two more.

Add the cream and whisk until sauce begins to boil and thicken.  At this point add the peas and ham and cook to heat.  Once the ham and peas are heated, add the pasta back into the pot, stir to combine all the ingredients.  Taste and adjust the seasoning at this point.

Serve with Parmesan sprinkled lightly over the pasta.

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Cuisinart 766-24 Chef’s Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover
WMF Manaos / Bistro Pasta Server
Certified International Garden of Olives 5-Piece Pasta Sets

 

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I’m really not a “pasta and peas pup”, more meat and potatoes so I only give this recipe 3 paws, no reflection on the cook.

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BowTie Pasta with Ham + Peas in Cream Sauce
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 12 oz or larger box of bow tie pasta
  2. 1 medium onion diced
  3. 2 cloves garlic minced
  4. 1 -2 cups frozen peas
  5. 1 - 2 cups Diced ham
  6. 2 cups cream
  7. 3 Tbs butter melted
  8. 3 Tbs flour
  9. Parmesan cheese to grate over dish
  10. salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In heavily salted water cook the pasta.
  2. While the pasta is cooking prepare the other ingredients. Dice the onion, garlic in one bowl, the ham in another, and measure out the rest of the ingredients.
  3. When the pasta is cooked to your preference drain in a colander. Put the pot back on the burner on medium high heat add the butter when melted add the onion and garlic and cooked until softened.
  4. Once the onion and garlic are softened add the flour and stir until all the raw flour is combined, continue to cook for a minute or two more.
  5. Add the cream and whisk until sauce begins to boil and thicken. At this point add the peas and ham and cook to heat. Once the ham and peas are heated add the pasta back into the pot, stir to combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning at this point.
  6. Serve with Parmesan sprinkled lightly over the pasta.
Notes
  1. For easier clean up while draining the pasta use the same pot to make the sauce in.
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Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

Baked Ham & Coca - Cola and Orange Gravy
Baked Ham & Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ham and Coca-Cola and Orange Gravy

 Ham was on sale at the grocer’s so we bought one.  Honey baked has always been a holiday favorite so I thought some sort of sweet glaze and gravy to go with it.  So I came up with the following recipe, baked ham & coca-cola and orange gravy.  It’s sweet, goes great with the ham and is easy to assemble.  The ham called for being baked about 20 minutes per pound and it was 7 pounds so the entire process baked for about 2 hours 20 minutes at 325° so this worked well for the gravy.  I used a large cast iron fry pan to bake the ham in and it works well, it holds the heat and shortens the time to make the gravy.

 Directions for  Ham and Coca -Cola and Orange Gravy

In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.

Score the ham
Score the ham

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coca -Cola and Orange baste & gravy

Ingredients:

  1. ¾ cup Orange juice
  2. ½ cup brown sugar
  3. ¼ maple syrup
  4. 12 oz. Coca -Cola
  5. Pinch of salt & pepper
  6. 3 Tbs butter melted
  7. 3 Tbs flour

Combine all the ingredients, except the butter and flour, in a pot and bring up to a boil, stirring constantly to keep the sugar from burning.  Keep a close eye on pot as it may boil over as it nears boiling temperature, if it appears about to do that, remove from heat for a moment.  Continue to cook on a slow boil and reduce sauce by about ½.

Once reduced allow to cool and then pour over the ham.  Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to package directions.  Baste the ham every 10 -15 minutes until done.

When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil.  The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.

Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high.  Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux.  Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens.  Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.

 

Baked Ham with Coca - Cola & Orange Gravy
Baked Ham with Coca – Cola & Orange Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a few items to help make this recipe:
Lodge Logic L17SK3 Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 17-inch
All-Clad Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 10-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Carving Knife

 

 

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Baked Ham with Coca Cola & Orange Gravy
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Ham appox 7 lbs.
  2. Coca - Cola and Orange baste & gravy
Ingredients
  1. ¾ cup Orange juice
  2. ½ cup brown sugar
  3. ¼ maple syrup
  4. 12 oz. Coca -Cola
  5. Pinch of salt & pepper
  6. 3 Tbs butter melted
  7. 3 Tbs flour
Instructions
  1. In a large cast iron fry pan, place the ham and score the rind in a diamond pattern.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring up to a boil, stirring constantly to keep the sugar from burning. Keep a close eye on pot as it may boil over as it nears boiling temperature, if it appears about to do that, remove from heat for a moment. Continue to cook on a slow boil and reduce sauce by about ½.
  3. Once reduced allow to cool and then pour over the ham. Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to package directions. Baste the ham every 10 -15 minutes until done.
  4. When done remove the ham to a cutting board and cover with foil. The sauce in the pan should be now reduced to about 1 cup, if it appears to be less add a little more orange juice.
  5. Place the pan with the juice onto the stove top burner and turn to high. Mix the flour with the melted butter stirring until you have a smooth paste roux. Spoon the roux into the sauce and whisk until it thickens. Strain through fine mesh sieve and serve on the side.
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