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I love the flavor of country ham. I got a deal on it and have lots to use. So far I have done the classics, grits and country ham with red eye gravy. By itself and now I am making some split pea and country ham soup for tonight's dinner.
Any other uses? I was toying with making mac and cheese with country ham for a change.
Considering it's the holiday, I strongly suggest slicing those hams thick and using them as the "bread" in cranberry-relish sandwiches. They can be put to no better use on earth.
Or:
Scalloped taters with ham chunx
Baked potatoes filled with ham & gravy
Navy bean soup
Ham, veggie and rice casserole
Dress up Babushka's Ukrainian cabbage soup with serious amounts of ham
Ham & cheese pinwheels held together with those toothpicks that wear the lacy undies
Ham subs
Considering it's the holiday, I strongly suggest slicing those hams thick and using them as the "bread" in cranberry-relish sandwiches. They can be put to no better use on earth.
Or:
Scalloped taters with ham chunx
Baked potatoes filled with ham & gravy
Navy bean soup
Ham, veggie and rice casserole
Dress up Babushka's Ukrainian cabbage soup with serious amounts of ham
Ham & cheese pinwheels held together with those toothpicks that wear the lacy undies
Ham subs
I am talking about the country ham though, not the city ham. Slicing it thick and in a sandwich, it would be way too salty and strong. I've done some of the others on this list. It was good but I like it best as a breakfast item and sliced thin.
It is very good if you cut it up and cook fresh green beans and potatoes and onions with it -- all in one pot and the green beans have to get soft. Serve with corn bread. I also use it in the crockpot with pinto beans, chicken stock, bay leaves and onions and celery. I do NOt add salt because the ham is so salty. Just cook on low for 8 to 10 hours and it makes the most delicious soupy famous Appalachian "brown beans." You can eat it over brown rice if you like or just alone.
It is very good if you cut it up and cook fresh green beans and potatoes and onions with it -- all in one pot and the green beans have to get soft. Serve with corn bread. I also use it in the crockpot with pinto beans, chicken stock, bay leaves and onions and celery. I do NOt add salt because the ham is so salty. Just cook on low for 8 to 10 hours and it makes the most delicious soupy famous Appalachian "brown beans." You can eat it over brown rice if you like or just alone.
Oh that brown beans recipe sounds great! I made them with split pea and have to use a bit less next time, too salty!
Oh that brown beans recipe sounds great! I made them with split pea and have to use a bit less next time, too salty!
You can soak the ham first in cold water -- removes some of the salt. Soak for about an hour and then dispose of the water. Cuts down on the saltiness but you still get all that great country ham flavor. I buy the Smithfield ham hocks (sold at Bj's) and use them for the pinto beans -- it works great. Another tip is to buy the low sodium chicken broth.
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