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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.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2

tablespoons unsalted butter

1

(1 1/4-pound) fully cooked bone-in ham steak

1

/4 cup bourbon

1

/2 cup heavy cream

2

teaspoons grainy mustard

1

/8 teaspoon instant-coffee powder (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.