Country Ham and Potato Saute Recipe

Name: Country Ham and Potato Saute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 cups); 3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 cups); 1/4 cup butter; 4 ounces country ham or prosciutto, minced; 1/2 cup minced onion; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup reserved liquid from cooking the potatoes and carrots; 2 tablespoons minced thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce

Servings: persons

8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 cups)
3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 cups)
1/4 cup butter
4 ounces country ham or prosciutto, minced
1/2 cup minced onion
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup reserved liquid from cooking the potatoes and carrots
2 tablespoons minced thyme leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce

1
In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the water, salt, and bay leaf to a boil.
2
Add the carrots, lower the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
3
Add the potatoes and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, until both vegetables are soft.
4
Drain, reserving the liquid and discarding the bay leaf.
5
Set aside.
6
In a large saute pan set over high heat, melt the butter, add the country ham, and saute until golden on the edges, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the onion and continue to saute another minute.
8
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, then whisk it into the country ham mixture along with the thyme, garlic, and chili sauce.
9
Continue to simmer, whisking until the sauce is lightly thickened.
10
Add the potatoes and carrots and simmer to reheat.
11
Thin with additional cooking liquid if necessary to make a light thin sauce coating the vegetables.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 bay leaf, 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 cups), and more.

Yes, Country Ham and Potato Saute falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Country Ham and Potato Saute

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