H.A.M.

When I saw ham for under $1.50/lb I had to buy it. Now I have a 10lb ham and need to figure out how many different ways I can cook it, and freeze portions until I do so.

Much harder than it looks. Ham itself is okay occasionally, but it’s always secretly paired with non-primal foods. Planning meals is like getting a Q in Scrabble with no U to lay it down. I grew up with leftover ham in cheesy potato casseroles, chopped ham spread on Ritz crackers, ham sandwiches, ham and beans, sugary BBQ goodness… So here’s my list so far, of ways to eat this ham differently than I have the past 30 years.  Double. Word. Score. Check it.

Ham and eggs.

Ham and green beans.

Ham & summer vegetables.

Chopped ham on iceberg salad with tomatoes and hard boiled eggs.

Chopped ham on spinach salad with strawberries and slivered almonds.

Chopped ham and pineapple bits in lettuce wraps.

Broccoli, ham, and egg bake.

Ham and asparagus frittata.

Ham and julienned stir-fry veggies (minus the corn starch).

Heat a wok or large skillet with oil on medium heat. Place carrots, onions, green beans, green peas, broccoli, green peppers and red peppers. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Make a well in the center of vegetables. Place ham in and stir to moisten. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.

In a small, lightly greased skillet, scramble the eggs until firm. Cut eggs up into small pieces.

Stir vegetables, ham and eggs together. Mix the soy sauce, water and cornstarch in a bowl and pour into center of wok or skillet. Stir quickly until it begins to thicken.

Pork and Apples.

1/2 red onion, sliced

1 stalk celery, chopped

2-3 C. ham, cut into cubes

Dash of oil of choice

1 red apple, cored and chopped

Add cubed ham, celery, and onion and stir fry until near-tender. Add apples and heat through. Serve.

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