Leftover Ham Bone w/Scraps? Suggestions, please?
When I return home tomorrow, I'll be bringing plenty leftovers, as well as the huge hambone from the spiral ham we had. There are still huge pieces of meat attached, and I didn't wanna see it go to waste. So my aunt gave it to me and it's in the freezer. I have a bag of black beans at home; what are the possibilities of a good stew here?
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17 Comments:
Soak the beans, then put everything in the crock pot (if you have one). Then go shopping or something, so the smell of it cooking all day won't drive you crazy.
buffy at 1:02PM on 11/28/08
This sounds wierd but I LOVE either making pea soup with the bone; but to switch it up I'll also fry it up with onions garlic and some canned pears then braise some salty sausages in the mixture. Serve it over some steamed potatoes; real tummy-warming goodness :)
hungrychristel at 2:29PM on 11/28/08
When I have a ham bone, it's either split pea soup or bean soup. I love both, so it's always a struggle to decide which. If I had a third option, I;d probably drive myself mad while trying to make up my mind.
Oh -- and my bean soup usually is so thick that most people would consider it a stew. Particularly on the second day when it seems to be even thicker.
dbcurrie at 2:48PM on 11/28/08
Made a split pea soup on Monday thanks to Thyme for Cooking's inspiration and recipe (see link below). It calls for a ham bone or prosciutto. I used prosciutto 'cause I couldn't locate a ham bone quickly. This was delish and I liked the larger veggies which I hadn't had in a split pea soup before. I might have taken half the peas out and put them in for the later work (post 45-mins) to retain some texture, but in terms of taste, here's what I recommend for your ham bone:
From Thyme for Cooking: http://thyme2.typepad.com/thyme_for_cooking_/2008/11/split-pea-soup-note-to-french-bloggers-news-from-the-front.html
TikiPundit at 4:38PM on 11/28/08
Mmmm. Split pea soup.
Or...
This corn chowder is different and yummy and quick.
http://www.kitchenbasics.net/pages/recipes/cornChowder.html
If you use the ham bone too and simmer a little longer you'll get an even smokier flavor.
carolrsfMISSESTEXAS at 5:22PM on 11/28/08
Third on the list would be collard greens.
onepercent99 at 5:22PM on 11/28/08
Ham bones (and turkey carcasses!) are great for making congee, or jook, a Chinese rice porridge.
hungryinhouston at 6:04PM on 11/28/08
Ham and bean soup.
pjracz10 at 3:48AM on 11/29/08
I second ham and bean soup - I do mine in the crockpot!
Maureen at 6:51AM on 11/29/08
i've got a ham bone in my freezer too. Can't wait till I pull it out and start my crock pot up. YUMMM thats the best part to the holiday's!
huneybumper at 8:49AM on 11/29/08
Split pea soup is one of my absolute favorites. My vote goes to pea soup!
izatryt at 2:05PM on 11/29/08
@ Buffy and Maureen - what is your recipe, please? I think I wanna use my slow cooker.
BITTER at 3:49PM on 11/29/08
Ham and bean soup and I like to add just a touch of brown sugar and mustard, makes people think of Grandma Browns baked beans.
dhorst at 5:19PM on 11/29/08
Split pea or white bean that's what I do
got recipes if you need ...
no crock pot needed ...
NanaJoie at 5:40PM on 11/29/08
My Great Pyrenees likes to bury them in back yard.
eatorama at 10:14PM on 11/29/08
Here is what I came up with on the cuff:
1 spiral hambone w/ham scraps attached
5 Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
15 oz frozen white corn
15 oz dried black beans
3 chicken bouillon cubes
6 cups water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
kosher salt & pepper to taste
I threw it all into the crock pot at around midnight - put on 6-8 hours on low. It woke me up at 7am or so with a wonderful, gorgeous aroma filling my small apartment. I did make a roux to thicken it, and the marrow melted out of the bone as well to help. Glad I didn't over-season it like I am apt to do. It's so good.
BITTER at 10:09PM on 11/30/08
@BITTER ~ I will wait patiently (again) for an invite. ;-)
izatryt at 10:28PM on 11/30/08