Country Ham Steaks

Name: Country Ham Steaks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 steaks country ham steaks; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup brewed black coffee; 2 tsp light brown sugar

Pan seared salt cured ham steaks served with a classic red eye pan gravy made from black coffee and skillet drippings.

15 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 steaks country ham steaks
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup brewed black coffee
2 tsp light brown sugar

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 steaks country ham steaks and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3

Transfer country ham steaks to a warm plate.
4

Pour 1/2 cup brewed black coffee and 2 tsp light brown sugar into the skillet.
5

Scrape up pan drippings and simmer gravy for 2 minutes before serving over country ham steaks.

Questions

Can I make Country Ham Steaks dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Country Ham Steaks keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Country Ham Steaks?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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