Ham Recipes

‘Ham’ is a cut of meat from the bend of knee or from the upper part of the pig’s leg. Hams tend to be sold cured or cooked, although they are also sold raw. The word ‘ham’ is actually derived from the English word ‘hom’, meaning the bend of the knee, and it can actually be used to describe lots of different meats, not just the meat from a pig. Ham is used in many cultures, especially in Europe where it tends to be served cured. In England, hams are often served at Christmastime as an alternative to turkey or goose. Take a look below for some Christmassy ham recipes, as well as some simple suppers and a tasty ham filo tart recipe.

• Parma Ham, Rocket and Parmesan Salad
• Ham in Cider
• Croque Monsieur
• Pea and Ham Soup
• Tangy Apple Gammon
• One Pot Gammon and Veg
• Slow Cooker Ham
• Haddock in Ham
• Ham and Cheese Scone Whirls
• Salt Dough Baked Ham
• Mushrooms with Parma Ham
• Baked BBQ Ham
• Cola Ham
• Savoury Gammon Pies
• Gammon Rolls
• Ham, Egg and Chips
• Gammon with Creamy Cauliflower Cheese
• Ham, Egg and Cheese Filo Tart
• Ham and Mushroom Lasagne with Olives
• Summery Ham Linguine
• Ham, Leek and Potato Pie
• Oven-baked Leeks Wrapped in Ham
• Easy Marmalade Ham

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• Chutney - Condiment that can be wet or dry, pickled, sweet or spiced. In English cuisine, chutneys tend to be wet, pickled condiments that contain vegetables or fruit.
• Fondue - Traditional Alpine dish of melted cheese that is served in a communal pot in the middle of the dining table for everyone to dip into.
• Goose - Perfect for a twist on your Sunday dinner or when you have a big crowd round for a dinner party.
• Leeks - Fantastically versatile vegetable that can be used in a huge variety of ways, as side dishes, main courses or even as a spring salad.
• Meatballs - Traditional meal usually made from ground meat rolled into small balls along with other ingredients to bind them.
• Pâté - Mixture of ground meat and fat, commonly served as a starter in a three course meal with toasted bread and salad.
• Pheasant - A popular game bird with a rich, gamey flavour which can be bought either farmed or fresh.
• Scones - Scones can be either lightly sweetened or served as a savoury bread with butter.
• Spaghetti - One of the most versatile types of pasta and is incredibly easy to make up into a delicious meal.
• Stuffing - Almost anything can be made into a stuffing, but the most popular ingredients tend to be rice, minced pork or beef, cous cous and cheese.
• Yorkshire Pudding - Made from a batter, these are a chewy, crispy, accompaniment to any meat and vegetables.

About Ham:

No-one is quite sure why, but a ham cooked with cloves and other spices, possibly including ginger and cinnamon is very traditional in Britain around Christmastime. Perhaps it’s something to do with the fact that ham pairs particularly well with wintery spices, but you’ll find ham in many homes around Britain on Christmas day.

Ham in Europe is often cured, or if it is not cured, turned into a sausage after being paired with fat and spices before being put into sausage casings and dried for a number of days. Ham sold commercially in Britain is often sold in slices as a sandwich meat, similarly to the United States. Tinned ham is popular in both countries, and this is because it is very convenient – it’s made from small cuts of ham and tends to be covered in savoury jelly.

Take a look above for some tasty ham recipes, including a leftover ham pie recipe, a recipe for leeks wrapped in ham and a recipe for sticky marmalade ham.