Ham Steak With Cider Raisin Sauce

Submitted by lazyme

"A quick and tasty dinner for 2 from Gourmet magazine, December 1997."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups apple cider, filtered
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ham steak, bone in, fully cooked
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, grated
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, minced

directions

1. In a measuring cup, stir together cider, vinegar, mustard seeds, mustard.
2. In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute ham until golden and heated through, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer ham to a platter and keep warm, covered.
3. In fat remaining in skillet cook onion over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add ginger and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir cider mixture and add to skillet. Boil sauce, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 5 minutes. Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces. Add raisins to sauce and whisk in butter and parsley until butter is incorporated.
4. Pour sauce over ham.

Reviews

[Bev I Am]

Lazyme, I think you must have a magic hat hidden in your cupboard! So many wonderful recipes! This ham has a wonderful flavor. So easy to prepare, I know I will use this recipe often : ) Thanks again, Lazyme, for sharing so many of your wonderful collection of recipes.