Ham Steak with Bourbon-Cream Sauce

Ham Steak with Bourbon-Cream Sauce
Ham Steak with Bourbon-Cream Sauce
Food editor Ian Knauer has taken three of his favorite things—pigs, booze, and fire—and combined them into a heady, creamy, southern-inspired specialty.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
American Bourbon Milk/Cream Dairy Pork Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Southern Meat Ham Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • Carbohydrate 1 g(0%)
  • Cholesterol 140 mg(47%)
  • Fat 27 g(41%)
  • Fiber 0 g(0%)
  • Protein 34 g(69%)
  • Saturated Fat 14 g(69%)
  • Sodium 3287 mg(137%)
  • Calories 425

Preparation Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides. Meanwhile, pat ham steak dry and sprinkle all over with 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Sauté, turning once, until browned in spots and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer ham to a platter. Add bourbon to skillet and carefully ignite with a kitchen match. When flames subside, add cream, mustard, and coffee powder (if using), scraping up any brown bits. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour some of sauce over ham and serve remainder on the side.

Preparation Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides. Meanwhile, pat ham steak dry and sprinkle all over with 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Sauté, turning once, until browned in spots and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer ham to a platter. Add bourbon to skillet and carefully ignite with a kitchen match. When flames subside, add cream, mustard, and coffee powder (if using), scraping up any brown bits. Simmer until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour some of sauce over ham and serve remainder on the side.