Country Ham and Eggs

Step 1

Place a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat and wait 1 minute until the bottom feels hot when you hold your hand 2 inches above it.

Step 2

Lay the ham slices flat in the hot skillet in a single layer, slightly overlapping if needed.

Step 3

Cook the ham for 2 minutes until the edges begin to curl and the surface turns light golden brown.

Step 4

Flip each ham slice over with tongs and cook for 1 minute more until the second side is light golden.

Step 5

Push the ham to the outer edge of the skillet and lower the heat to medium.

Step 6

Add the butter to the empty center of the skillet and swirl it around with a spoon for 20 seconds until it melts and smells nutty.

Step 7

Crack the 4 eggs one at a time directly into the melted butter, spacing them evenly around the skillet.

Step 8

Sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over the eggs, then cover the skillet with a lid or large plate.

Step 9

Cook covered for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites turn opaque and solid but the yolks still jiggle slightly when you gently shake the pan.

Step 10

Slide the ham and eggs onto a plate, arranging the ham around the eggs.