Country Ham and Fried Green Tomatoes with Cream

1. 1

   Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet and saute the ham slices about 3 minutes on each side.

2. 2

   Remove the ham to a heated platter and keep warm.

3. 3

   Drain the tomatoes and dust them with the seasoned flour.

4. 4

   Add more butter to the pan if necessary and fry the tomatoes 3 minutes on each side or until tender, sprinkling each side with a little sugar.

5. 5

   Remove and drain on paper towels, then arrange on the platter with the ham.

6. 6

   While the tomatoes are cooking, make the gravy: Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the cooking fat.

7. 7

   Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Slowly whisk in the milk.

9. 9

   Stir constantly until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Season with salt and pepper.

11. 11

    Pour the gravy over the ham and tomatoes and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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