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Mama's Ham Salad Sandwich

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A&M's Testing Notes: The ham salad is fun to make as a throwback to luncheons past. It has all the ingredients of a great sandwich -- you'll almost think you are eating slices of ham with dill pickles on toasted...
The ham salad is fun to make as a throwback to luncheons past. It has all the ingredients of a great sandwich -- you'll almost think you are eating slices of ham with dill pickles on toasted bread. Be sure to leave the ham chunky for some nice bites of meat coated in a flavorful mayo, mustard and horseradish mix. - Stephanie

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Kayb's Notes: We ate a lot of ham when I was growing up, and I still love ham in all its permutations. One of my favorites as a child was when we'd be down to almost the last of a big picnic ham, and Mama...
We ate a lot of ham when I was growing up, and I still love ham in all its permutations. One of my favorites as a child was when we'd be down to almost the last of a big picnic ham, and Mama would take the bits and pieces off the bone and grind them for ham salad, which then served as a sandwich filling for the next couple of days. I've tinkered with the spread over the years, and here's what I've finally come up with. - Kayb

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Serves 6

1 cup ground ham (take cubes/chunks and pulse in a food processor until a coarse paste) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup homemade or Hellman's mayonnaise Ask a question about this ingredient

2 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Ask a question about this ingredient

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill Ask a question about this ingredient

Mix mayo, garlic, sweet pickles, mustard and horseradish; fold into ham. Add a little more mayo if it seems too dry. Sprinkle dill on top and toss gently. Refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to combine. Serve on toasted wheat bread, with lettuce leaves and tomato if desired.
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5 Comments on Mama's Ham Salad Sandwich

boulangere added about 1 year ago

Love it! I'm going to try it at work this week.

boulangere added 11 months ago

Loved it.

Kayb added 11 months ago

I'm so glad! (Mama would be, too!)

Kayb added about 1 year ago

Thanks, Stephanie and AntoniaJames! I usually do a ham or two through the summer, just to have it for a great cold supper when it's 95, and the unsliceable bits always get frozen (thank you, vacuum sealer!) for this. You can also leave out the mustard and add some ginger, and then serve it atop some grilled pineapple.

AntoniaJames added about 1 year ago

Love this recipe! Can't wait to try it. We often have Black Forest Ham on hand for sandwiches, so this is likely to become a favorite around here. Very nice. Congrats!! ;o)