Maque Choux with Tasso Ham
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 182
- Total Fat
- 10
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 21
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 8
- Protein
- 7
- Cholesterol
- 20
- Sodium
- 530
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 medium onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped tasso ham (see Cook's Note)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 stalk celery, diced (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeno
3 ears corn, kernels cut off (about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 cup diced canned fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup vegetable stock
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the tasso ham, red pepper, celery and jalapeno and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the corn and thyme. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, half-and-half and vegetable stock. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Cook’s Note
Tasso ham is a specialty spiced ham made from pork shoulder that has been cured, rubbed in a blend of spices and smoked. It's popular in Louisiana and available elsewhere at specialty markets.