Is it odd to save the turkey carcass from Thanksgiving to make turkey stock?
Or to save the ham bone to use later? I think it's smart and extremely tasty.
Can't you just taste that bowl of beans, ham and vegetables with some corn muffins or homemade bread? And that great flavor came from something that most people throw away after their holiday meal.
After dinner I cut the rest of the ham off the bone and save the meat for leftovers. Ham sandwiches are so good. So is ham with au gratin potatoes.
But what do you do with the ham bone? Don't throw it out!
Do this with the ham bone
The ham bone goes into a zippered freezer bag and into the freezer until enough time has passed that we're no longer tired of ham. You know what I mean.
Then I use it to make ham and bean soup or split pea soup. You'll find both of the recipes right there.
Sure, you can make either dish with just plain water, but the little bits of ham on the bone - and the flavoring of the bone itself - lend so much more flavor to your soup.
Can't you just taste that bowl of beans, ham and vegetables with some corn muffins or homemade bread? And that great flavor came from something that most people throw away after their holiday meal.
You'll find directions for making ham and bean soup here, and how to make split pea soup here. Don't worry, both are very easy to make.
Your family will think you slaved over the stove all day - but you can even make these hot, delicious and filling meals in the slow cooker.
Check out this post if you're making turkey instead of ham for the holidays: What to Do With Your Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass.
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