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-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs olive oil, smoked ham, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.
