Ham Steak Carbonara
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6
Total Time40 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6
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Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.AboutThis rich, lusciously creamy carbonara dish featuring our tender, diced Ham Steak is the perfect dish to whip up for a casual weekend gathering. So, who’s coming over?
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
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Ingredients
1 Farmer John Ham Steak, Diced Small 1 Package (1 Pound) Spaghetti Olive Oil To Coat The Pan Fresh Cracked Black Pepper 12 Ounces Pecorino Romano, Freshly Grated 8 Ounces Parmesan Cheese 6 Yolks 3 Eggs, Farm-Raised Is Best Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Ham Steak Carbonara
Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.
Classic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.Cheese Mixture
Key IngredientClassic Hickory Smoked Ham Steak 8oz.Directions
1Combine all cheese mixture ingredients in a bowl.
2Whisk until fully mixed and looks like a creamy paste. Set aside.
3Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
4Heat up a large pan over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil, and add diced ham to sauté until nice and crispy but not over cooked. Lower the heat for the ham.
5Once the pasta is al dente, add it to the ham using slotted spoon.
6Use your spatula and keep mixing, adding pasta water to form a creamy sauce.
7Simmer for 2-5 minutes. Keep adding pasta water for consistency, you want a gravy consistency - not too thick.
8Turn off heat. Wait for 1 minute. (Extra tip: you can’t add it too soon or else your egg mixture will turn to scrambled eggs!)
9Then, add the cheese mixture, using the spatula to incorporate the pasta and sauce.
10If it’s too dry, add more of the pasta water. Then, top with black pepper, a pinch of salt. (Extra tip: Add chili flakes for heat.)
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