Grilled Rib Eyes With A Smithfield Ham Cole Slaw
Instructions:
- 4 Rib − eye steaks; (12 to 14−ounce)
- Vegetable oil
- Creole seasoning
- 3/4 Cup Plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Pound Smithfield ham; julienne
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Cup Shredded carrots
- 1 Cup Thinly sliced red onions
- 1/2 Pound White cabbage; shredded (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 Pound Red cabbage; shredded (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 Cup Chopped green onions; green parts only
- 2 Tablespoon Creole Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon Chopped garlic
- 1/4 Cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon Honey
- Preheat heat the grill.
- Season the steaks with the vegetable oil and Creole seasoning. Place on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium−rare.
- In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the ham and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with freshly ground pepper. Remove the ham and drain on paper towels. Reserve the ham fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the carrots, red onions, cabbages and green onions. Toss well.
- In a blender, combine the reserved ham fat, mustard, garlic, vinegar and honey. Blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
- With the blender running, slowly add the remaining 3/4 cup of the oil. Blend until the dressing thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Season with salt and pepper. Add the dressing and crispy ham to the vegetable mixture. Toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, spoon the sauce in the center of each plate. Lay the steaks over the sauce. Mound the Cole slaw in the center of the steak.
- Yield: 4 servings