Jambon Beurre
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Jambon Beurre
Description
The Jambon Beurre showcases the essentials of a French sandwich: an extra crusty baguette cut lengthwise, thickly spread with European-style salted butter and filled with slices of cooked ham, such as Jambon de Paris. The butter should be slightly softened to spread evenly, covering all the bread’s interior surfaces. The traditional ham is unsmoked and wet-cured, offering a juicy and tender texture that complements the rich butter and crisp bread.
The sandwich may be wrapped and refrigerated for a few hours before serving, allowing flavors to meld. It embodies minimalism where each component’s quality is paramount, relying on the balance between the creamy butter, the slightly salty savory ham, and the baguette’s crunchy exterior and soft crumb.
Choosing the right butter with higher fat content and proper salt enhances richness and mouthfeel. This sandwich is a staple for light lunches or casual meals, often eaten with a simple salad or on its own.
European-style salted butter like Isigny or Kerrygold is preferred; if unsalted butter is used, a sprinkle of salt can add flavor. Slicing the ham thickly and using mini baguettes creates ideal portion sizes.
Ingredients
- 4 French baguette see note 1, extra crusty, mini
- 8 tablespoons butter see note 2&3, European-style, salted
- 12 oz cooked ham see note 4, aka Jambon de Paris
Instructions
- Cut each baguette in half lengthwise.4 extra crusty French mini baguettes
- Cut the butter into thin slices and lay it on both cut sides of the bread. Use a butter knife to spread it out lightly. (see note 3)8 tablespoons European-style salted butter
- Divide the ham slices equally over the bottom half of each sandwich.12 oz / 340 g Jambon de Paris
- Place the top halves of the bread back on the sandwiches and serve. Or wrap it in parchment paper and plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 8 hours.
Notes
- For authentic texture, use traditional French baguettes with a crunchy crust and soft crumb.
- European-style salted butter with high fat content improves flavor and spreadability; brands like Kerrygold or Isigny are recommended.
- Let the butter sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before spreading so it spreads easily.
- If Jambon de Paris is unavailable, substitute with high-quality unsmoked ham such as Italian Parma Cotto.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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