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Bone-in Ham Steaks - A Sophisticated Summer Crowd-Pleaser
06.10.2006
Grilling season has finally arrived, and all across America folks are firing up their grills to cook up almost anything - from hors d'oeuvres to desserts. An icon of the American summer and the life of any outdoor party, the backyard grill is a great way to bring out the creativity in both experienced and aspiring chefs. Using premium center cut bone-in ham steaks is a simple way to put a twist on your grilling repertoire for easy outdoor family meals or backyard entertaining, "Cook's ham steaks pair well with many different flavors and ingredients, including a variety of summer fruits and vegetables," said Jon Lewallen, director of marketing at Cook's Ham. "The hot fire brings out the most incredible flavors from our natural hickory smoked ham steaks, and the charcoal or wood chips add a rich flavor you can't get from a stove or oven."
Outdoor grilling enthusiasts can also appreciate Cook's bone-in ham steaks for their versatility and convenience. A single ham steak that feeds a family of four is ready in less than five minutes. And the steaks are taken from the lean center of the ham so they are naturally 94% lean, providing an excellent source of protein at a great value.
Spice up a grilled bone-in ham steak with this easy and delicious grilling recipe that blends the best of summer produce with Cook's ham steaks.
Zesty Potato-Ham Casserole
- 1 Cook's Bone-in Ham Steak, (approx. 1 lb.), cut into ½-inch cubes
- 8-10 medium potatoes, peeled, chopped
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, seeds removed, chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato, seeds removed, chopped
Pre-heat grill (medium setting). Make foil packet by placing potatoes, onions and green peppers on the center of foil sheet. Sprinkle pepper over entire mixture and stir to mix well. Bring up foil sides and double fold top and sides to seal, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Bake for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Remove from grill; add cubed ham, stirring slightly to mix. Reseal and return to grill for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from grill and sprinkle cheese & tomatoes over entire mixture. Return to grill, leaving the packet unsealed, but the grill lid closed, and cook for approx. 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from grill and serve.
Depending on the cut of your potatoes, you may need to adjust the cooking times.
Makes 8 servings.
