Cooked ham
Mild, tender cooked pork ham used in sandwiches, salads, fillings and hot dishes.
What it offers and why to use it
Cooked ham is cured pork that is gently cooked, giving it a mild savoury flavour and tender texture. Use it cold in sandwiches and salads or warm it briefly in fillings, pasta and egg dishes.
Mildly salty and savoury, with a soft, moist texture rather than the concentrated flavour of dry-cured ham.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose ham with a high proportion of pork, an intact chilled pack and a clear use-by date. Compare salt, added water and additives.
Store
Keep refrigerated in its original pack. Once opened, cover tightly, use clean utensils and consume within the period stated on the label.
Prepare
Serve cold or add near the end of cooking to omelettes, pasta, croquettes, toasties and savoury fillings so it stays tender.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with bread, cheese, eggs, potatoes, legumes, vegetables, fruits and mustard.
How to substitute it
Turkey ham or roast chicken can provide a similar mild filling. For a meat-free option, use sautéed mushrooms or smoked tofu, checking allergens.
Recipes with cooked ham
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