Stewed Tomatoes with Ham Steaks | Saveur

Ingredients

• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• ¹⁄₂ small onion, finely chopped
• 8 ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 2 slices white bread, lightly toasted and torn into 1" pieces
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
• 1 lb. thin-cut ham steaks, cut into quarters