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Croquetas de Jamon: Ham Croquettes
Recipe courtesy Alex Garcia
Show:  Melting Pot
Episode:  Nuevo Latino - Cocktail Party Show
3 pounds cooking ham, large dice
1 white onion, large dice
2 red peppers, large dice
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 bunch parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 cups cracker meal
Canola oil, for frying

In large saute pan, saute ham, onions, peppers, and garlic. Add tomato paste and caramelize. Add parsley, nutmeg, and heavy cream. Sprinkle with 1/2 the flour.

Season, cool, and grind in meat grinder. Shape into finger sized sticks or patties. Bread using remaining flour, egg, and cracker meal.

Heat a saute pan filled 1-inch with canola oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the croquettes until golden brown.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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