Bourbon-Braised Corn and Smoked Ham Skillet
A one-pan meal featuring smoky ham, sweet corn, and a bourbon-infused sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup. This American quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, smoked ham, and onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked ham
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups corn
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb smoked ham (cut into 1/2-inch cubes) and cook for 5 minutes until browned. Add 1 diced large onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3 minutes until onion is softened.
- Step 2: Stir in 4 cups fresh corn kernels, 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 15 minutes until corn is tender.
- Step 3: Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
