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Deviled Eggs with Country Ham

Source of Recipe

From "The Bourbon Country Cookbook" by David Danielson


Recipe Introduction

"You'll find as many versions of deviled eggs in the region as there are home cooks, who tend to use their mothers' or grandmothers' or great-grandmothers' tried-and-true recipes. Some debate the allure of the savory and salty deviled egg, while others insist it's just not a decent deviled egg unless it's got sweet pickle relish. Part of what makes this version unique is we prefer to steam the eggs instead of boiling them. You can also create a deviled egg bar by topping the eggs with different ingredients. Try pimiento cheese, smoked trout or salmon, cooked crab, bacon, pesto, or pickle relish."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 12 large eggs
â—¦ 4 slices thinly sliced country ham (prosciutto-style), cut into 2-inch-long strips
â—¦ ½ cup mayonnaise, such as Duke's
â—¦ 1 tsp Dijon mustard
â—¦ ½ tsp champagne vinegar
â—¦ ¼ tsp hot sauce
â—¦ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
â—¦ 2 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish


Recipe

In a large bowl, combine ice and water to make an ice bath.
In a large steamer pot or pan with a steamer basket, add enough water so it just touches the bottom of the basket or sieved pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the eggs in a single layer, cover the pot, and steam for 13 minutes.

Drain the eggs and immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Allow the eggs to cool and then peel them.

In a small skillet over medium heat, fry the country ham, stirring constantly until crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer the country ham to a paper towel to drain, and set it aside.

Halve the eggs lengthwise. Place the egg whites on a clean work surface. Remove the yolks and place them in a medium bowl. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar. Stir to combine and add the hot sauce. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

Place the egg yolk mixture into a piping bag or into a zip-top plastic bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the egg yolk mixture into the egg white halves. Top each egg with a piece of the country ham and garnish with the parsley.


Makes 24 servings