Country Ham Recipe

Name: Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken - Nashville Downtowns Country Ham Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 0.5 lb Aged country ham (bone-in or boneless), thinly sliced; 2 tbs Unsalted butter; 2 tsp Honey or sorghum (optional drizzle); 0.25 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground); 6 each Buttermilk biscuits (fresh-baked or thawed frozen); 2 tbs Extra butter for spreading; 0.5 cup Pickled red onion or dill pickle slices; 2 tsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Inspired by Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken - Nashville Downtown

Time25m

Serves6

The original Southern breakfast biscuit: nothing beats a slice of aged country ham.

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Ingredients

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Ham and accompaniments

1/2 lb Aged country ham (bone-in or boneless), thinly sliced2 tbs Unsalted butter2 tsp Honey or sorghum (optional drizzle)1/4 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)

Biscuits (simple skillet-baked or warmed store-bought)

6 each Buttermilk biscuits (fresh-baked or thawed frozen)2 tbs Extra butter for spreading

Optional garnishes

1/2 cup Pickled red onion or dill pickle slices2 tsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Method

Ham and accompaniments

Soak (if very salty)

If your country ham is extremely salty, lay the slices in a shallow dish and cover with cold water for 30–60 minutes, changing the water once. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels before cooking.

Prepare skillet

Heat a large heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat until hot (about 2–3 minutes).

Pan-fry ham

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot skillet and let it melt. Add the ham slices in a single layer without overcrowding (cook in batches if necessary). Fry 1–2 minutes per side until edges begin to brown and the fat renders. Remove to a warm plate.

Finish with butter and pepper

Lower heat to medium-low, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and return the ham for 15–30 seconds on each side to glaze. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and, if using, a light drizzle (about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon) of honey or sorghum over each slice. Remove and keep warm.

Biscuits

Warm biscuits

If using store-bought frozen biscuits, bake according to package directions until hot and golden. If using fresh biscuits, split and warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5–8 minutes or wrap in foil and warm 8–10 minutes. Alternatively, split and toast cut side down in the skillet used for ham for 1–2 minutes to pick up flavor.

Butter the biscuits

Spread a thin layer of butter on the warm biscuit halves while hot so it melts in.

Assemble

Place 1–2 slices of warmed country ham on the bottom half of each biscuit (depending on thickness and appetite). Top with optional pickles or pickled red onion and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Close with the top half of the biscuit.

Serving

Serve immediately while hot. Offer extra honey/sorghum and black pepper at the table. Country ham is very flavorful — a little goes a long way, so adjust accompaniments to taste.