Asparagus With Country Ham And Egg Gravy Recipes

Steps:

• Into the pan that the ham was cooked in (or use bacon grease if you don't have ham juices), add the butter. Once melted, add 1/4 cup of the flour and whisk to combine. Continue adding flour, whisking constantly, until a smooth paste is achieved. Cook the roux over a medium heat until you get a nice deep golden color, about 3 minutes. Add the milk, whisking the whole time to prevent lumps forming. Cook until thick and season to taste. Serve over biscuits!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Butter the inside edges of a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, black pepper, fresh thyme, and milk together in a large bowl until smooth.
• Whisk eggs and lemon zest into milk mixture to form a smooth batter.
• Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Cook and stir asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt in melted butter until the asparagus turns dark green and is coated with butter, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Layer asparagus in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Pour batter evenly over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the pie has puffed up and is browned around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

Steps:

• In a shallow dish beat together egg and 1/2 cup milk, set aside.
• In another shallow dish or on a plate mix together 3/4 cup of flour,seasoned salt,pepper,and garlic powder.
• Shape ground beef into three equal sized oval "steaks" and flatten into 1/4 inch thickness.
• Add each "steak" one at a time to egg mixture, coating both sides well.
• Then add each "steak" to seasoned flour,making sure to cover each side well.
• Heat oil over medium heat in skillet large enough to hold all the "steaks".
• Add "steaks" to hot but not smoking oil, cook until both sides are golden brown.
• Remove "steaks" and keep warm.
• To make gravy, drain all but 3 Tablespoons oil, add flour and stir into oil until a paste like texture is reached.
• Cook this mixture (roux) for about 5 minutes on medium heat to eliminate the raw flower taste, then warm the milk before adding to roux.
• Stir in milk a little at a time until desired thickness is reached, if you want it a little thinner add a bit of water.
• At this point,taste and add more seasoning if desired.
• Pour gravy over "steaks" and mashed potatoes.

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet, brown ham over medium-high heat in butter on both sides until heated through. Move ham to 1 side of the skillet; brown potatoes in drippings until tender. Sprinkle potatoes with parsley.

Steps:

• Break off tough ends of the asparagus and cook until tender, drain.
• Meanwhile chop the ham and egg finely.
• Put asparagus on a serving plate and garnish with the chopped ham and eggs.
• Serve with the melted butter in a jug on the side.

Steps:

• Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 minutes and drain.
• In a medium saucepan set over low heat, cook the ham in the butter for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the ham and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Increase heat to medium and slowly add the milk while stirring constantly.
• Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and begins to bubble.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the chopped egg, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and spoon the ham and egg sauce over the top.
• Garnish with fresh dill.

Steps:

• Asparagus
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Arrange the asparagus on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Roast until the color intensifies to a bright green and the asparagus spears are tender with crispy edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cover loosely to keep warm.
• Ham and Gravy
• While the asparagus is in the oven, heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook until the meat is warmed through and begins to brown slightly, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and cover loosely to keep warm.
• Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the heat and add the coffee and butter. Stir to mix, scraping the bottom and sides to incorporate any bits of meat. Cook until the gravy reduces slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the dish is assembled.
• Eggs
• Fill another large skillet with water about 2 inches deep and bring to a boil. Add the vinegar and salt and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Add the eggs one at a time and poach for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites set and a thin, translucent film forms over the yolks (see Know-how, below). Use a slotted spoon to gently transfer the eggs to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Assembly
• Divide the asparagus evenly between individual serving plates or place on a large serving platter and top with the ham. Place 1 or 2 eggs on each slice of ham and spoon the gravy on top. Sprinkle with the tarragon and additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve hot.
• Know-how: Making Poached Eggs
• Poached eggs are as healthy as hard-boiled eggs because they are cooked in water, and as versatile as fried eggs, with yolks as runny or firm as you please. They are easy to make, too. The touch of vinegar added to the water helps the eggs keep their shape while they cook.
• Fill a large skillet with water about 2 inches deep and bring to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons vinegar and a pinch of sea salt and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Break 1 egg into a small bowl or measuring cup, taking care not to break the yolk. Quickly turn the egg out of the bowl into the simmering water so the egg keeps its shape when it hits the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs, working in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the whites set and a thin, translucent film forms over the yolks. For a firmer yolk, cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Use a slotted spoon to gently transfer the eggs to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.

Steps:

• Dice the ham steaks.
• Brush frypan with olive oil and gently cook ham until slightly golden.
• Drain any excess liquid.
• Drain asparagus, chop into bite size pieces.
• Add cream, half a teaspoon of paprika and asparagus to ham and simmer.
• Do not boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, bring pot of salted water to boil and add fettucine.
• Crack eggs into bowl and add parmesan cheese and half teaspoon of cracked peppercorns.
• Whisk egg mixture until egg drips off whisk.
• Do not overbeat.
• Drain cooked fettucine and reserve.
• In the pot place two level tablespoons of butter and warm until the butter begins to bubble.
• Add fetticine and toss until butter disappears.
• Add egg mixture and toss fettucine quickly to get an even coverage.
• Add cream mixture and keep tossing fettucine so that all ingredients are well combined.
• Serve on warm plates and garnish with basil and a sprinkle of grated parmesan.
• The secret is to keep the heat low and work quickly to produce a great result.

Steps:

• Cook asparagus for 1-2 mins in boiling salted water. Drain well and dry on kitchen paper. Group in twos, then roll up in a slice of ham. Mash the butter with some black pepper and the lemon juice. Split rolls down the middle, but don't cut completely in half. Spread with a little butter, then add an asparagus wrap to each like you would a hotdog. Add a squirt of salad cream, if you like.

Steps:

• Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove ham from skillet, reserving fat. Pour coffee into the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil. Serve gravy over the ham.