Ham And White Bean Skillet Food

10-MINUTE HAM, WHITE BEAN AND KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Meanwhile, whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking until the mixture is thickened and creamy. Add the beans and toss.
• Roughly chop the meat and add to the salad. Add the baby kale, dried cranberries and almonds. Toss all together and top with the Manchego, shaved with a vegetable peeler. Serve immediately with dinner rolls on the side.

HAM AND POTATO SKILLET

Steps:

• Spray a large skillet with pam.
• In the skillet cook ham, celery, and onion till vegetables are tender.
• Stir in potatoes, fresh green beans if using them, water, thyme and pepper.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or till potatoes are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
• If using frozen green beans, add to ham and potato mixture the last 7 minutes of cooking.
• To serve, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

SMOKY WHITE BEANS & HAM

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Transfer beans to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add ham hocks. Stir in onion, broth, water and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until beans are tender., Remove meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with onions if desired.

SWEET & SOUR HAM AND BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• In large skillet on medium, heat oil.
• Cook ham and onions for 3-5 minutes til ham is browned and onions are soft.
• Stir in ketchup, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and dry mustard.
• Bring to a boil and stir in beans.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Top with pineapple slices and heat through.

HAM, WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until just crisp, turning several times, about 4 minutes; remove bacon, crumble and set aside.
• Add onion and celery to skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes; stir in garlic, cook 1 minute; stir in spinach, cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Season with red pepper flakes, allspice, salt and black pepper; add chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, ham, sage, thyme and parsley; cook until flavors blend about 20 minutes.

WHITE BEAN AND HAM BONE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine ham bone and 4 quarts of water in a large stock pot of Dutch oven at least the night before. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 hours.
• In the meantime, place beans in a large pot with water to cover; soak overnight. Drain beans the next day and return to the pot.
• Remove ham bone from the pot and pick off any edible meat. Strain the stock and measure out 3 quarts for the soup. Remaining stock can be frozen.
• Pour 3 quarts of stock over the soaked beans. Add ham, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, tilting the lid to allow steam to escape, and simmer until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add sherry in the last 30 minutes of cooking and season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

JEAN-YVES JAULIN'S WHITE BEANS AND HAM

Steps:

• 1. Place the beans in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Cover pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from the heat and let sit for 1 hour. Drain and reserve.
• 2. Place the shallots and 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring, until the butter is melted and the shallots have begun to sizzle. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the shallots begin to turn translucent, about five minutes. Add the pre-cooked beans, stir, then cover with the water. Increase the heat to medium high. When the water boils, reduce the heat again so the water is simmering very gently. Cover, and cook until the beans are soft and some are beginning to fall apart, 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt to taste, and keep warm.
• 3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking. Add the ham slices and cook until they are golden on each side, about 4 minutes per side.
• 4. Stir the remaining butter into the beans, adjust the seasoning, and divide them among four plates. Lay a slice of ham next to the beans, and serve, with the peppermill alongside.

HAM AND BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook onion and carrots in oil, over medium heat until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in beans, diced ham, broth, wine, and thyme; cook until heated through, about 10 minutes.