99 fresh ham recipes

Cuban-style black beans with ham bone, green peppers, garlic, and a finishing splash of vinegar. Three green bell peppers and a fresh ham hock build deep flavor in the slow-simmered classic.

Old-school sugar-cured ham dry rub: salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. A three-ingredient Southern heirloom mix for curing fresh ham the traditional way at home.

Spanish-style marinated ham rubbed with garlic and soaked overnight in fresh lemon and lime juice, then slow-roasted until the skin crisps. A citrus-forward approach to a whole fresh ham that's bright and deeply flavorful.

Apricot horseradish sauce whisked together in five minutes from jam, fresh horseradish, and lime juice. A sweet-and-fiery dipping sauce for ham, smoked salmon, or roast pork that keeps for weeks.

Tuscan-style Italian cabbage soup with cannellini beans, pancetta, sage, and ham or sausage. Thickened with cornmeal for body. Rustic peasant cooking at its best.

Easy ham, bean and tomato soup turns leftover holiday ham and a ham bone broth into a hearty navy bean soup with onions, celery, and tomato. A pantry-savvy meal.

Layered Italian bake with rotini, salted zucchini, potatoes, prosciutto, tomatoes, and Parmesan dotted with butter. A hearty make-ahead casserole with serious depth.

Ham linguine Florentine with a creamy mushroom-Dijon sauce, toasted almonds, and served over fresh spinach. A leftover ham dinner that feels brand new.

Ham mousse with peaches, a savory baked custard of ground ham, eggs, cream, Dijon mustard, and port wine, unmolded and garnished with fresh peaches, pickled watermelon rind, and almonds.

Crustless individual breakfast quiches bake eggs, milk, cheese, bacon, and torn English muffins right in ramekins. A bed-and-breakfast plated brunch with no pie crust to roll.

Traditional Cherokee succotash with lima beans, fresh-cut corn, and smoky ham hocks simmered low and slow with bacon drippings. A hearty, soul-warming side dish.

Grilled chicken breast sandwiches stacked with Swiss cheese, baked ham, and a fresh peach-mint salsa. Served on toasted buns with savory grilled peaches on the side.

Elegant Italian pasta rolls stuffed with three cheeses, smoked ham, and prosciutto, poached in chicken broth and served over fresh tomato sauce. A masterchef-worthy showpiece.

Budget-friendly chicken noodle casserole with fresh spinach, cottage cheese, cheddar, and pimiento. Works with turkey, ham, or tuna for a flexible weeknight dinner.

Rack of lamb marinated 48 hours in fresh herbs, roasted to perfection, served with complex red wine demi-glace sauce studded with ham and pickles.

Authentic Tuscan bean soup with cannellini, savoy cabbage, fresh herbs, and a rich ham and salt pork soffritto. Ladled over toasted Italian bread with a drizzle of olive oil.