What Is Smoked ham and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with smoked ham? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 49 recipes to put it to work.

Nutrition

Food group

Smoked ham is a member of the Sausages and Luncheon Meats US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using smoked ham

There are 49 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Spicy Cowboy Beans

Spicy cowboy beans bake pinto beans with smoked ham, green chilies, brown sugar, and chili powder for a smoky-sweet Tex-Mex baked bean side. A long-simmered chuckwagon classic.

Mom's Big Sub Sandwich

That's right, I have a recipe for a sub sandwich. You may ask yourself why it is necessary. Its because its the best sandwich and a huge crowd pleaser! Trust me.

5 Bean Soup

5 bean soup simmers pinto, navy, red, great northern, and black-eyed peas with a smoky ham bone, tomatoes, and chili powder. Hearty, high-fiber, freezer-friendly bowl.

Swiss Chalet Dip

A fondue-style Swiss cheese dip melted in white wine with brandy, smoked ham, garlic, and a dusting of nutmeg. Ready in 25 minutes and built for a crowd.

Smoked Ham & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Smoked ham and cheese stuffed mushrooms pack mushroom caps with a wine-deglazed ham, garlic, and breadcrumb filling, then broil under melted Monterey Jack for a savory two-bite party appetizer.

Roast Boar & Black Bean Chili

Wild boar saddle slow-roasted over Cuban-style black beans with dark rum, smoked ham, and salt pork. Hunter's chili with deep, layered flavors and traditional egg-and-scallion garnish.

Superb Shrimp Jambalaya

Cajun shrimp jambalaya simmers smoky ham, the Holy Trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper, tomatoes and converted rice in bacon drippings before folding in shrimp at the end. A one-pot Louisiana classic.

Carne Tachonada De Puerto

Puerto Rican-style larded pot roast studded with garlic-rubbed ham strips, browned and braised in tomato puree with onion and red pepper. Bold, old-school Latin comfort food.

Heartland Corn Chowder

Heartland corn chowder built on a smoked ham bone broth with pureed vegetables, fresh corn, and milk, topped with crumbled bacon. A thick, creamy Midwest-style chowder.

Stuffed Mushrooms Ii

Stuffed mushrooms filled with smoked ham, garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs, then broiled with melted cheese. A Mexican-inspired appetizer with a crispy, savory bite.

Ham Topped Potatoes

Baked potatoes topped with a creamy ham, asparagus, and Swiss cheese sauce made with Dijon mustard and skim milk. A lighter loaded potato with real flavor.

Baked Country Ham

Slow-baked country ham with a brown sugar, honey, dry sherry, and Dijon mustard glaze applied three times for a sticky, caramelized crust. The centerpiece for any holiday feast.

Baked Pea Beans

Slow-baked navy beans layered with salt pork, smoked ham, onions, garlic, mustard, and a splash of rum. A rich, old-school baked bean recipe with Caribbean flair.

Gumbo Des Herbes

Gumbo des herbes is a traditional Cajun green gumbo with seven greens, brisket, smoked ham, chaurice sausage, and file powder. A hearty Louisiana Lenten stew served over rice.

Minestrone Parmesan

Minestrone Parmesan: Italian vegetable and pasta soup loaded with smoked ham, chickpeas, spinach, and garden vegetables in a rich beef broth. Finished with grated Parmesan.

Soundstage Great Northern Bean Soup

Great northern bean soup with smoked ham, minced celery, carrots, onions and tomato in a savory chicken broth. Thickened with cornstarch for body. A cold-weather Sunday supper classic.

Favourite Southwest Ham & Cheese

Southwest ham and cheese quesadillas pan-fry crisp tortillas around melty cheddar and smoked ham. A 4-ingredient handheld dinner ready in 10 minutes, kid-approved and adult-friendly.

Ham with Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing

Smoked ham stuffed with cranberry cornbread stuffing and glazed with whole berry cranberry sauce and corn syrup. A stunning holiday centerpiece with built-in sweet-tart contrast.

Breakfast Leftover Muffins

Breakfast muffins are not always sweet, give these savory and delicious muffins a try, also use up your leftover ham or turkey from the big holiday.

Traditional Italian Pasta Fagioli Bean Soup

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Sandwiches Glace

Sandwiches glace: vintage party canape with rye bread, smoked ham, sour cream cheddar spread, and a gelatin-mayonnaise glaze. A mid-century tea-party classic.

Easy Glazed Smoked Ham

Easy glazed smoked ham trims, scores, and bakes a fully-cooked smoked ham with a simple sugar coating for a holiday-worthy main with minimal effort. The classic Sunday-supper or Easter-table centerpiece.

Poached Eggs with Ham & Veggie Hash

Eggs poached directly in a skillet of smoked ham and vegetable hash with potatoes, corn, peppers, and tomato. A one-pan brunch ready in 25 minutes.

Squid with Saffron Sauce

Stuffed squid in saffron sauce: whole squid bodies filled with chopped tentacles, smoked ham, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, then braised in a saffron-tomato-white wine sauce. Spanish-Italian dinner-party seafood.

Cuban Juicy Burgers

Cuban sandwich meets burger: ground chuck patties stacked with Swiss cheese, smoked ham, dill pickles, roasted garlic mayo, and Dijon, then pressed on the grill until flat and crispy.

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