{"id":350767,"date":"2025-04-23T20:10:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=350767"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:16","slug":"how-to-use-leftover-ham-bone-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/how-to-use-leftover-ham-bone-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Simple Ways to Use Leftover Ham Bone for Delicious Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leftover ham bones are like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered in your fridge. With a little creativity, you can transform that bone into delightful meals that warm your heart and belly. Let\u2019s explore some simple yet tasty recipes that make the most of this flavorful ingredient!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/how-to-use-leftover-ham-bone-recipes\/#Split_Pea_Soup\" >Split Pea Soup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/how-to-use-leftover-ham-bone-recipes\/#Ham_and_Bean_Stew\" >Ham and Bean Stew<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/how-to-use-leftover-ham-bone-recipes\/#Ham_Bone_Risotto\" >Ham Bone Risotto<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Split_Pea_Soup\"><\/span>Split Pea Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/8743817\/pexels-photo-8743817.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Split Pea Soup\" title=\"Split Pea Soup\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Farhad Ibrahimzade on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/green-soup-in-blue-ceramic-bowl-8743817\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:RosyBrown\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/split-pea-soup-1741797980.jpg\" alt=\"Split Pea Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingclassy.com\/split-pea-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Split Pea Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Cooking Classy<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 2 h <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:ForestGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/best-ever-split-pea-soup-1741797980.jpg\" alt=\"Best Ever Split Pea Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/23860\/best-ever-split-pea\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best Ever Split Pea Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: 3 h <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Cyan\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/split-pea-soup-1741797981.jpg\" alt=\"Split Pea Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-split-pea-soup-104076\" target=\"_blank\">Split Pea Soup<\/a><\/strong> from The Kitchn<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5. Ingredients: 5, 0(4) <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine a warm bowl of soup, rich with flavor and hearty texture, perfect for a chilly evening. Split pea soup with a leftover ham bone is a classic dish that combines the natural sweetness of peas with the smoky, savory essence of ham. The cooking technique involves simmering the ingredients slowly to allow all the flavors to meld beautifully.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 leftover ham bone<\/li>\n<li>2 cups split peas, rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 carrots, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 celery stalks, diced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken or vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon thyme<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe is special because it\u2019s not only super comforting but also incredibly easy to make. As the peas cook down, they create a creamy texture without any cream needed! Plus, it\u2019s an excellent way to use up that leftover ham bone, ensuring nothing goes to waste. Grab some crusty bread, and you have a meal that\u2019s sure to impress your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-split-pea-soup-recipe-i-cant-live-without-1741798011.jpg\" alt=\"The Split Pea Soup Recipe I can&#039;t live without!\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZhcEfjJ-918\" target=\"_blank\">The Split Pea Soup Recipe I can&#039;t live without!<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/easy-split-pea-soup-recipe-1741798011.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Split Pea Soup Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IF4DxQXQDnI\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Split Pea Soup Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/barefoot-contessas-5-star-split-pea-soup-barefoot-1741798012.jpg\" alt=\"Barefoot Contessa&#039;s 5-Star Split Pea Soup | Barefoot ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=u5nwSNsd3UE\" target=\"_blank\">Barefoot Contessa&#039;s 5-Star Split Pea Soup | Barefoot &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ham_and_Bean_Stew\"><\/span>Ham and Bean Stew<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/29007238\/pexels-photo-29007238.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Ham and Bean Stew\" title=\"Ham and Bean Stew\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Gundula Vogel on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/hearty-traditional-solyanka-soup-with-bread-29007238\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:MistyRose\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ham-and-bean-soup-1741797993.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Bean Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/white_bean_and_ham_soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Bean Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Simply Recipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8. Ingredients: 3 \u0447 40 \u043c\u0438\u043d <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PeachPuff\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ham-and-bean-soup-1741797994.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Bean Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/ham-and-bean-soup-recipe-5221025\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Bean Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Serious Eats<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9. Ingredients: 5 \u0447 <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PaleGoldenRod\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ham-and-bean-soup-1741797994-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Bean Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artandthekitchen.com\/ham-and-bean-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Bean Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Art and the Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 3.9. Ingredients: 3 \u0447 30 \u043c\u0438\u043d <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s something so satisfying about a hearty stew bubbling away on the stove, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Ham and bean stew is a perfect way to repurpose that ham bone into a dish that\u2019s both filling and flavorful. The technique involves slow cooking to bring out the best in all the ingredients, creating a comforting, one-pot meal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 leftover ham bone<\/li>\n<li>2 cups dried white beans (like navy or great northern)<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken or vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This stew is a crowd-pleaser because it\u2019s packed with protein and flavor, making it a nutritious choice for any dinner table. The combination of beans and ham creates a wonderful savory depth, while the spices add a lovely warmth. Plus, it\u2019s a one-pot wonder, meaning less cleanup for you after enjoying this delicious meal. Serve it up with some cornbread for an extra special touch!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/white-beans-and-ham-soup-i-love-it-\u2764\ufe0f-1741798019.jpg\" alt=\"White Beans and Ham Soup \/\/ I love it! \u2764\ufe0f\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZGmRplpd7k8\" target=\"_blank\">White Beans and Ham Soup \/\/ I love it! \u2764\ufe0f<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ham-and-bean-soup-recipe-in-comments-spice-up-your-1741798019.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Bean Soup | Recipe in comments Spice up your ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JessicaYeeGavin\/videos\/ham-and-bean-soup\/937854311736659\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Bean Soup | Recipe in comments Spice up your &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(facebook.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-best-ham-and-bean-soup-with-cheat-cornbread-1741798020.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Ham and Bean Soup with Cheat Cornbread\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O8wd6Mb_nmg\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Ham and Bean Soup with Cheat Cornbread<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ham_Bone_Risotto\"><\/span>Ham Bone Risotto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/17237178\/pexels-photo-17237178.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Ham Bone Risotto\" title=\"Ham Bone Risotto\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Luca Luperto on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/risotto-on-a-white-plate-17237178\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/baked-risotto-with-ham-1741798002.jpg\" alt=\"Baked Risotto with Ham\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lindasbestrecipes.com\/recipe\/baked-ham-risotto\/\" target=\"_blank\">Baked Risotto with Ham<\/a><\/strong> from Linda&#039;s Best Recipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Ingredients: Arborio rice, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, butter, olive oil <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Khaki\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/leftover-christmas-ham-and-parmesan-risotto-1741798003.jpg\" alt=\"Leftover Christmas ham and Parmesan risotto\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/recipes\/entertaining\/christmas\/leftover-christmas-ham-parmesan-risotto-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Leftover Christmas ham and Parmesan risotto<\/a><\/strong> from The Telegraph<\/p>\n<p><small>Ingredients: Leftover ham, white wine, lemon, parmesan rind, risotto rice Total Time: 1 hr. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Orchid\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/parmesan-risotto-recipe-with-ham-1741798003.jpg\" alt=\"Parmesan risotto recipe with ham\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehungrybites.com\/parmesan-risotto-recipe-with-ham\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parmesan risotto recipe with ham<\/a><\/strong> from The Hungry Bites<\/p>\n<p><small>Ingredients: Ham, cured egg yolk, olive oil, chicken stock, parmigiano reggiano Total Time: 40 mins. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Risotto is a dish that seems fancy but is surprisingly easy to make, especially when you have a leftover ham bone to flavor it. This creamy Italian classic becomes even more delicious with the addition of that savory ham bone, which infuses the rice with incredible taste as it cooks. The technique involves slowly stirring the rice and adding broth gradually, which creates that signature creamy texture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 leftover ham bone<\/li>\n<li>1 cup Arborio rice<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken or vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe shines because it turns a simple ingredient into a gourmet dish that feels special enough for company. The creamy risotto paired with the tender peas and the savory flavor from the ham bone creates a delicious harmony that&#8217;s hard to resist. Plus, making risotto is a fun cooking experience that allows you to get hands-on in the kitchen. It&#8217;s a dish that&#8217;s sure to impress anyone who sits down at your table!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transform your leftover ham bone into mouthwatering meals with these three easy ideas that will elevate your cooking and reduce waste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":377376,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[586,513,4576,628,708,4574],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-350767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-cooking-techniques","tag-food-categories","tag-leftover-uses","tag-meal-preparations","tag-recipe-types","tag-split-pea-soups"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/350767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=350767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/350767\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/377376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=350767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=350767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=350767"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=350767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}