Search
by Ingredient

What Is Cured ham and How Can I Use It?

Cured ham is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 6 recipes to get you started.

In Chinese:火腿
British (UK) term: Cured ham
en français:jambon
en español:jamón curado

Recipes using cured ham

There are 6 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Whitby Queen Scallops - Deliciouslyorkshire

Whitby Queen Scallops - Deliciouslyorkshire

StarStarStarStarEmpty star

Restaurant and bistro Green’s of Whitby source and promote the very best of foods from the surrounding area. Situated in the busy fishing harbour of Whitby, Rob chooses seafood fresh from the quayside every morning, recently winning one of the food industry’s most coveted awards; Seafood Chef of the Year. Prime local meats and game are also a speciality. The abundance of fresh produce means that the menu changes frequently to offer the best of the day.

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Elderberry Syrup & Dry-Cured Ham

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Elderberry Syrup & Dry-Cured Ham

StarStarHalf starEmpty starEmpty star

Pork tenderloin medallions stuffed with dry-cured ham and a touch of elderberry syrup, then seared until juicy. A quick, elegant pork dish balancing sweet, salty, and savory in every bite.

placeholder

Old-Time Country Ham with Redeye Gravy

Empty starEmpty starEmpty starEmpty starEmpty star

Country ham fried in a cast iron skillet with redeye gravy made from boiling water and coffee. The classic Southern Appalachian breakfast that turns dry-cured ham into a salty, savory plate.

placeholder

Puerto Rican Rice with Chicken

StarStarStarStarHalf star

Arroz con pollo Puerto Rican style with chicken marinated overnight in adobo, sofrito, salt pork, ham, olives, capers, and peas, then simmered together into one golden pot.

placeholder

Shark's Fin with Bamboo Fungus

StarStarStarStarEmpty star

An elaborate Chinese banquet dish: shark's fin stuffed in bamboo fungi with shrimp-coated crab claws, asparagus, bean sprouts, and crab roe sauce. A multi-component showpiece for special occasions.

placeholder

Ham-Filled Mushroom Caps

StarStarStarStarHalf star

Spanish-style stuffed mushroom caps filled with cured ham, garlic, parsley, chili pepper, and olive oil. A simple tapas appetizer baked in just 15 minutes.

All 6 recipes

List of all ingredients