Ham, it's one of those wonderful cured pork products that are so common now. This is a simple way to enjoy it. First try to purchase a smoked ham only, that is not a slice that is glazed. The ham I'm using is Cooks smoked ham slice. They're available most everywhere. I use a cast iron fry pan and start it heating as I prepare the ham. Cutting into serving sizes I drop some maple syrup on the side to go into the hot fry pan first.
Let it fry over medium heat for a few minutes, don't pick it up to check if it's sticking. A seasoned hot pan will prevent this. Just as your about to flip the ham over drop some maple syrup on the side to be flipped. Flip it and continue cooking a few minutes. Remove and serve.
I love it served with eggs and toast. It can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Stuffed eggplant. One large eggplant, skinned and sliced thinly. Lightly bread crumb and briefly fry. Remove eggplant and cool.
The stuffing. I use red and green peppers, mushrooms, sauteed eggplant cubes, sliced meatballs, fresh mozzarella cheese.
It's assembled in layers, put into a 350 preheated oven until the mozzarella melts. Let it stand a few minutes, then serve.
An ample serving. But if you have any left over, it can be placed on a crusty roll and reheated.
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Oh man...I havn't had breakfast yet , but this post is going to force my hand. I have to admit though that my bowl of cheerios and banana isn't going to hold a candle to the food items pictured. That stuffed egg-plant looks delicious!!
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Cheerios are good, and a mainstay breakfast for this trout bum.
Alan
ReplyDeleteYou are not only a great fly fisherman, but an outstanding chef as well. Have you tried the old aged sugar cure ham? I am talking about the ham that is smoked for days. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell,
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Yes I have. I also have enjoyed the dry cured Virginia ham.
okay, i'm officially hungry now.
ReplyDeletep.s. did you ever try to switch your comments to 'registered users - including open id'. that eliminates anonymous comments and gets rid of the need for word ver.
TexWisGirl,
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The setup I have in use now seems to have done the trick.
Beautiful. Like big flies you can eat.
ReplyDeleteJim Yaussy Albright.
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That's a fine way to describe it.
Once again Alan, you've sent me upstairs for something to eat. Although I don't think I'll find anything that looks that good.
ReplyDeleteMark Kautz,
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I'm in the same boat after reading Savages last post.
I am speechless, but my stomach is not! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteSavage,
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The same feeling I got looking at your chowder post.
Fine...now I've got to go find something to eat.
ReplyDeleteHoward,
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You know I to have to find something. Perhaps French Toast.