How Do You Use Leftover Christmas Ham Bone?
So, the ham you’ve labored over for Christmas dinner has long been oohhed, aahhed and chewed. But wait! Don’t throw your leftover Christmas ham bone! There are still a few more uses to extract from this magnificent meat part! Ham meat still attached to the bone can be scrapped off with a knife, stored tightly in a zip lock bag and tossed in the freezer for later use. Although these ham bits may not be big enough for regular dinner entrees or for deli sandwiches, they are excellent for recipes that require diced ham such as Denver omelettes, quick fried rice, pizzas or Cobb salads. Use them to replace bacon in dishes such as creamed potato soups and pasta carbonara. Toss ham bone in a deep pot along with celery, onions, carrots, a few pieces of peppercorn and bay leaf, with enough water to cover, and simmer into a flavorful meat stock to use for stews, sauces and gravies. There is something about a ham bone that brings the best out of bean and legume dishes. Add that leftover ham bone w
