Stewed tomatoes with ham
6 servings
80 minutes
Braised tomatoes with ham is a cozy dish of Italian cuisine that brings the atmosphere of a traditional home lunch. It is based on ripe plum tomatoes slowly simmered with aromatic herbs, garlic, and onions to reveal the depth of flavor. White bread absorbs the rich tomato sauce, adding softness and richness to the texture. Juicy pieces of grilled pork steak complement the dish perfectly with the sweet-sour notes of tomatoes and the freshness of lemon juice. This simple yet elegant treat is perfect for cozy family dinners or as a main course for festive tables.
1
Finely chop the garlic, celery, and onion. Peel the tomatoes and cut them in half. Lightly toast the bread pieces and break them into small chunks. Place a pan over heat, add 4 tbsp of oil and sauté the garlic, celery, and onion until soft. Add the tomato halves, sugar, bay leaf, and oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until the tomatoes are soft. Add the bread and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Cook while stirring until the bread is soft; then add 2 tbsp of oil and parsley. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Celery stalk: 1 piece
- Onion: 2 heads
- Plum tomatoes: 8 pieces
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Oregano: 1 stem
- White bread: 2 pieces
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Unsalted butter: 8 tablespoons
- Chopped parsley: 1 tablespoon
2
Cut the pork steaks into 4 pieces. Place a pan over high heat, add the remaining oil, and fry the pork. Serve the browned pork pieces with tomatoes. Enjoy your meal!
- Pork steak: 2 pieces
- Unsalted butter: 8 tablespoons