Eggs Benedict with pulled ham
Serves: 2
Prep time: 10–15 minutes
Cook time: 3 hours
Ingredients
Pulled Ham
- 2 lb ham
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Roasted Garlic and White Balsamic Mustard
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) brown sugar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) smoked paprika
- 500 ml (2 cups) apple juice
- 250 ml (1 cup) water
- 125 ml (½ cup) maple syrup
- 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
Roasted Potatoes
- Potatoes, cubed
- La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper
- La Belle Excuse Mountain Oregano Dried on Stem
Hollandaise Sauce
- 2 egg yolks
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Lemon and White Balsamic Vinegar
- 125 ml (½ cup) melted butter
- 60 ml (¼ cup) La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
Assembly
- 2 English muffins, split and toasted
- 4 eggs (for poaching)
- Fresh chives, finely chopped
Steps
Pulled Ham
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and smoked paprika. Place the ham in a Dutch oven and brush with Dijon mustard.
- Sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Add apple juice, water, maple syrup, and onion around the ham. Cover and cook for about 3 hours, until very tender.
- Shred with a fork and keep warm with some cooking juices.
Roasted Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Hollandaise Sauce
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks with the vinegar.
- Place over a double boiler (do not let the water touch the bowl). Whisk continuously until slightly thickened.
- Slowly add melted butter and olive oil, whisking constantly, until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and keep warm.
Poached Eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and add a splash of vinegar.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide into the water. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Remove and drain.
Assembly
- Top toasted English muffins with pulled ham. Add a poached egg and generously spoon over hollandaise sauce.
- Garnish with chives and serve with roasted potatoes.