Make Delicious Ham Broth with Leftover Ham Bone: A Simple Recipe for Soups and Stews

How to Make Flavorful Ham Broth: A Simple Recipe for Soups and Stews

Making ham broth is an excellent way to use up a leftover ham bone and create a flavorful base for soups, stews, and other dishes. Here’s a simple recipe for making ham broth:

Ingredients:

• 1 ham bone (with some meat still attached)
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, smashed
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 cups of water

Instructions:

1. Add the ham bone to a large pot and cover it with 8 cups of water.
2. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves to the pot.
3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the broth simmer for at least 2 hours (or up to 4 hours) until the broth has reduced and the flavors have melded together.
4. Remove the ham bone and vegetables from the pot with a slotted spoon or strainer.
5. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any remaining solids.
6. Allow the broth to cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it for longer storage.

Use your homemade ham broth as a base for soups, stews, and sauces, or enjoy it on its own as a comforting and flavorful broth.

Tags: Ham broth, Homemade recipe, Soup base, Leftover ham