Best Potted Ham Recipes

POTTED HAM

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My brother found this recipe in an old cookbook published in the 1920's I think this originally came from a turn of the century cookbook that was reprinted in the '20's.Potted ham is a good way to use up leftovers from any ham. Smoked ham works particularly well. The recipe can be doubled or reduced as necessary.

Provided by Tiomarrano

Categories Ham

Time 15m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups ham (boiled or baked)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup use melted unsalted butter, your choice
2 teaspoons dry ground mustard (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground mace (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

Dice ham into cubes removing rind, gristle and excess fat.
In food processor, rough grind the ham, if necessary, some at a time, so processor doesn't bog down. Transfer ground meat to a bowl.
When ham is ground, put it back into the food processor grinding bowl and add the mayonnaise and spices.
Turn on processor and homogenize until all ingredients are finely chopped and to the consistency of a smooth paste.
Serve spread on bread for sandwich, on crackers or toast points for hors d'oeuvres.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 334.6, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 0.8

POTTED HAM

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This simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories Buffet, Starter

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

250g pack unsalted butter
500g cooked ham
bunch curly parsley ,leaves picked and finely chopped
small pinch ground cloves
pinch yellow mustard seeds
1 tbsp cider vinegar
rustic country bread toast, cornichons , chutney or red onion marmalade to serve

Steps:

Gently melt the butter in a small pan and leave it to settle. Slowly pour the clear yellow fat from the melted butter into a small bowl or jug, leaving the milky liquid in the pan. Discard the milky bit. Pull apart and shred the ham as finely as possible into stringy strips - use a knife to help if you need to.
Mix the ham with the parsley, spices, vinegar, two-thirds of the butter and a little crunchy sea salt. Divide between 8 small ramekins or pots. Press down and flatten the surface with your fingers, then spoon or pour over the remaining butter. Chill until butter is solid, then wrap in cling film. Will freeze for up to 3 months.
To serve, defrost the pots overnight in the fridge if frozen. Serve with toast, cornichons and chutney, or dip pots briefly in a bowl of hot water and turn the potted ham out onto plates first.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 2.05 milligram of sodium