How to Make Sweet Potato and Country Ham BBQ Hash

This recipe was inspired by the hash at Duke’s in North Charleston, where they keep it simple with just four main ingredients: pork barbeque, potatoes, onions, and ketchup. Here, I use both white and sweet potatoes, and use finely minced country ham (the real stuff!) for its inimitable flavor.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 lb lean country ham, cut into small chunks
• 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
• 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled
• 2 lbs yellow onions, peeled
• Water
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
• 3 Tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 Tbsp Kitchen Bouquet or equivalent
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp celery salt
• 1 Tbsp black pepper

1. 

   Fry the country ham chunks in a heavy skillet over medium heat until lightly colored, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.

2. In a food processor, grate or mince the russets, sweet potatoes, and onions and place in a large pot.

3. Add about 3 cups of water and the cider vinegar and bring just to a boil.

4. In the meantime, finely mince the country ham in the food processor and add to the potatoes and onions.

5. Stir in the horseradish, ketchup, Kitchen Bouquet, Worcestershire, and celery salt, and cook over very low heat for 1 hour, stirring frequently and adding more water as needed (you want a ‘thick soup’ consistency.)

6. Add the black pepper, taste for salt (add a bit of plain salt, if necessary) and cook 15 minutes more. Serve over Carolina rice.

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