HAM STEAKS WITH CHEESY GRITS AND A BELL PEPPER AND PEPPER JELLY SAUCE

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Ham Steaks with Cheesy Grits and a Bell Pepper and Pepper Jelly Sauce image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 large ham steaks 1/2-inch thick
1/4 cup small dice onion
1/4 cup small dice red bell pepper
1/4 cup small dice green bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons pepper jelly
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 recipe Cheesy Grits, recipe follows
4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 cups quick cooking or old-fashioned grits (not instant)
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar

Steps:

  • Heat a large, 12-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once the butter has stopped foaming, add the ham steaks 1 at a time and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove the ham steaks and set aside as you prepare the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter to the saute pan and once melted, add the onions, peppers and garlic to the pan. Saute until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and pepper jelly and scrape up any bits that may have settled on the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl the last tablespoon of butter into the pan. Serve over the ham steaks and grits.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When the grits thicken, add the milk, cream and butter and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the saucepan and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season the grits with the remaining salt and pepper. (If the grits seem too runny simply allow to cook a bit longer, uncovered and stirring frequently, until the desired consistency is reached.) Fold the cheese into the grits, and keep covered and warm until ready to use.

The Kiukambaa
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This was a great recipe! The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Dan Yo
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I loved this recipe! The ham steaks were cooked perfectly and the cheesy grits were so creamy and cheesy. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Carolyn h Rice
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This was a great recipe! The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaaho Hussein
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I loved this recipe! The ham steaks were cooked perfectly and the cheesy grits were so creamy and cheesy. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Midgley
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This was a great recipe! The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Edith Lopez
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I loved this recipe! The ham steaks were cooked perfectly and the cheesy grits were so creamy and cheesy. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahul Mahato
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This was a great recipe! The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Bikram
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I loved this recipe! The ham steaks were cooked perfectly and the cheesy grits were so creamy and cheesy. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Pepsi man thy commenter
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This was a great recipe! The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


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I loved this recipe! The ham steaks were cooked perfectly and the cheesy grits were so creamy and cheesy. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Karim Oumary
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This was a great recipe! The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Melvin Bekoe
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I loved this recipe! The ham steaks were cooked perfectly and the cheesy grits were so creamy and cheesy. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Evelina Sandoval
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This was a great recipe! The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sher Bano
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I loved this recipe! The ham steaks were cooked perfectly and the cheesy grits were so creamy and cheesy. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Mojid
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The ham steaks were juicy and flavorful, the cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this


Maya Ghimire
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The cheesy grits are my favorite part. They're so creamy and cheesy, and they go perfectly with the ham steaks and pepper jelly sauce.


Nikki Delozier
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This was so good! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The cheesy grits were creamy and cheesy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and heat. The ham steaks were cooked to perfection and were so tender and jui