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Ham Salad Sandwich

I was digging around in the freezer when I came across a container of leftover smoked ham. My first thought was to make your standard ham-and-cheese sandwiches, but after more pondering, I decided that a ham salad sandwich would be way better. And it was. So much better.

Ham Salad Sandwich

A Great Ham Salad For Wraps, Too

This ham salad was fantastic on a sandwich. It has a nice bit of a crunch, and a little kick from the Cajun seasoning (I used more than a dash). The salad is also great in a wrap. And even fantastic on crackers. Got a fru-fru fancy luncheon planned? Yep, finger sandwiches with this salad are bound to impress everyone.

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You can use precooked ham from your grocery instead of a home-smoked one, of course.

Also try my delicious ham and egg sandwiches.

Ham Salad Sandwich
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Ham Salad Sandwich

This ham salad was fantastic on a sandwich. Nice crunch, and a little kick from the Cajun seasoning (I used more than a dash). it’s also great in a wrap.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword ham, salad, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 315kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Paula Deen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pulse ham in a blender or food processor a few times to chop it further. Do not over-blend and create a paste.
  • Remove to a medium bowl.
  • Add the pickle to the blender or food processer and pulse a few times.
  • Remove to the bowl with the ham.
  • Add celery, onion, mustard, and mayonnaise.
  • Mix well.
  • Gently fold in the eggs.
  • Add Cajun seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on a nice crusty bread or as a topping for crackers.

Notes

I like these sandwiches with dill pickle slices!

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

Spiral-cut hams from the grocery store are already cooked, and often smoked. That doesn’t mean that they can’t get even more awesome with a little more time on a smoker. A sweet glaze doesn’t hurt either. The end result is a lightly smoky flavored ham with a deliciously sweet crust. Like this smoked and glazed spiral-sliced ham that disappeared in no time.

Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

The Perfect Ham

This smoked and glazed spiral-sliced ham was perfect for sandwiches, salads, and just eaten as-is. It has the perfect smoky flavor without being overpowering.

I prefer to use fruit or nut woods when I smoke unless I want a heavier smoke flavor. Pecan, apple or cherry are my favorites. I used apple for this ham.

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If you want to kick up your ham with a coffee-infused gravy, check out my red- and black-eyed gravies. My pepper onion beer sauce makes for a great topping for ham!

Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
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Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

Spiral-cut hams from the grocery store are already cooked, and often smoked. That doesn’t mean that they can’t get even more awesome with a little more time on a smoker.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword ham, smoked
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 2508kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Virtual Weber Bullet

Equipment

Ingredients

For the basting sauce

Instructions

  • Fire up a smoker for cooking at 225 F. You can also make this in an oven or on a grill over indirect heat, but be careful to not dry out the ham – keep the temperature low and baste it often.
  • Add 2 small chunks of cherry or apple wood. Do not add very much wood or it will over-power the ham, since it is already smoked.
  • Sprinkle the ham with the rub and massage it into the meat. Transfer the ham to the smoker.
  • Combine the syrup and butter.
  • Every 1 hour, baste the ham with the basting sauce.
  • Continue cooking for about 5 hours or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140 F. Remember, the ham is already cooked. You’re just warming it and adding flavor.
  • Let the ham rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Notes

Makes for great sandwiches, too!

Nutrition

Calories: 2508kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 216g | Fat: 173g | Saturated Fat: 63g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 635mg | Sodium: 11921mg | Potassium: 2884mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Zesty Grilled Ham Steak

The glaze on this zesty grilled ham steak is easy to throw together. It combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the tartness of lemon, and the kick of horseradish. It really wakes up a good piece of grilled ham. It’s not overly sweet, which sometimes ham glazes are for me.

This ham steak makes for a great side for breakfast-for-dinner.

Zesty Grilled Ham Steak

Great Glaze For Not Just Ham

The glaze on this zesty grilled ham steak would be great on other pork dishes… such as grilled pork loin or tenderloin. And bacon. Just brush the glaze on the meat a few minutes before it’s done. Ham heats quickly so you can put it on early. You don’t want to glaze pork loin, tenderloin or even bacon early. The brown sugar in the glaze might burn, ruining your dish. Save it for near the end.

I love cooking up breakfast on the grill, even if it’s just a side dish or an ingredient I’ll use as part of a bigger dish, like my smoked crumbled breakfast sausage.

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My pepper onion beer sauce makes for a great topping for ham!

Zesty Grilled Ham Steak
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Zesty Ham Steak

The glaze on this zesty grilled ham steak is easy to throw together. It combines the sweetness of brown sugar, the tartness of lemon, and the kick of horseradish. It makes for a great side for breakfast-for-dinner.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword ham
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 289kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cooking on the Ranch

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up a grill for medium-heat cooking.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, horseradish, lemon, and Cajun seasoning (if desired). Stir.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Stir, and continue simmering until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Place the ham steak over the medium heat on the grill.
  • Brush with the glaze.
  • Grill for about 5 minutes, then rotate to get those great grill marks.
  • Add more glaze and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Flip, glaze, and cook another 10 or so minutes.
  • Add more glaze just before removing.

Notes

Remember the ham steak is already cooked, you’re just reheating it and adding flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ham and Cheese Grinder

I once worked near a W.G. Grinders, my favorite place for baked sandwiches at lunchtime. Sadly, W.G. Grinders no longer has any locations open in Indiana (there are a few in Ohio). They sure made great sandwiches. Now I have to make a ham and cheese grinder at home to satisfy my cravings. Although I sure liked the ones at the order-at-the-counter restaurant, these are not anything to sneeze at! In fact, they’re fantastic!

Ham and Cheese Grinder

This ham and cheese grinder is a great way to make an outstanding baked sandwich at home. It’s very easy, yet very tasty. Of course, you can use any meat or cheese you like. The key ingredients are the garlic butter and the little sprinkle of paprika at the end. Mmmm… tasty!

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Also try my steakhouse grinder.

Ham and Cheese Grinder
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Ham and Cheese Grinder

This sandwich is a great way to make an outstanding baked sandwich at home. It’s very easy, yet very tasty. Of course, you can use any meat or cheese you like. The key ingredients are the garlic butter and the little sprinkle of paprika at the end. Mmmm… tasty!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, ham, sandwich
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 799kcal
Author Based on a Gerber sandwich

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ stick unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder more or less
  • 1 loaf French bread
  • ¾ pound deli ham sliced thin
  • ½ pound provolone cheese sliced thin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Combine the butter and garlic powder. Add more garlic powder, to taste, if needed.
  • Split the French bread lengthwise and lay open.
  • Brush both open sides with butter.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Add ham and cheese, then sprinkle with the paprika.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.

Notes

Also great topped with thin-slices of tomato, hot or cold!

Nutrition

Calories: 799kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 2021mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 871IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Hot Country Ham Dip

This hot country ham dip is another great recipe from the book, Race Day Grub that I picked up the other day. The first recipe we made, the Harvick’s Mexi-Cali dip, was perfect for race watching. This dip is savory, making for a great contrast to the heat of the first dip. It’s not like any other dip that I normally serve. And that’s a good thing.

Hot Country Ham Dip

From A Racing Legend

This recipe for hot country ham dip comes from Bobby Hamilton, who unfortunately passed away a few years ago. His son continues to be involved in racing as of the writing of this post. It’s good to see multiple generations of families in involved in NASCAR and other racing leagues.

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Also try my Louisiana red bean dip.

Hot Country Ham Dip
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Hot Country Ham Dip

This dip is savory, making for a great contrast to the heat of the first dip.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword dip
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 255kcal
Author From

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Spray an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, ham, onion and garlic powder in medium bowl.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish and spread out evenly using a spatula.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and add the pecans.
  • Cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes or until the nuts start to brown.
  • Spoon the nuts over the cheese mixture.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly hot.
  • Serve with crackers.

Notes

You can substitute Canadian bacon for the ham.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ham Salad Filled Avocados

These ham salad filled avocados reminded me of a similar dish we used to eat in Lima, Peru. They’re fresh, light, and very tasty. The salad is nice and creamy and smooth and would be great just by itself. The mandarin oranges add a fantastic explosion of citrus flavor. Finally, there’s the perfectly ripe and creamy avocado. These ham salad-filled avocados are a perfect light lunch on a summer day.

Ham Salad-Filled Avocados

You Can’t Go Wrong With Avocados

Fortunately, avocados were on sale here last week. They’re very versatile and probably my favorite fruit. They’re definitely my favorite when they are filled with salad.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Also try my avocado and crab-mango salad.

Ham Salad-Filled Avocados
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Ham Salad-Filled Avocados

These ham salad filled avocados reminded me of a similar dish we used to eat in Lima, Peru. They’re fresh, light, and very tasty. The salad is nice and creamy and smooth and would be great just by itself. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword avocado, ham, salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 456kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Nueske’s Smoked Meats

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cut avocados in half and remove the seeds.
  • Sprinkle with the lemon juice.
  • Pre-cut the avocados into segments if desired, but don't cut all the way through the fruit.
  • In a small bowl, gently combine the celery, ham, 3-4 mandarin segments, and mayo and season to taste.
  • Spoon into the avocados and top with a few more mandarin segments and serve.

Notes

Best served immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2029IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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