Ham Powder

Contributed by Elena Arzak and Juan Mari Arzak

ACTIVE: 10 MIN

TOTAL TIME: 1 HR 10 MIN

SERVINGS: 1/4 cup

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Spain is famous for its hams (jamones)—whole pork legs hang in shop windows and home kitchens. With this ingenious recipe, Juan Mari and Elena Arzak play up the ubiquity of the national staple by transforming it into a simple seasoning—implying that in Spain, ham is as commonplace as salt. Try it sprinkled over scrambled eggs or a pan-seared chicken breast. Just be sure to use serrano ham, which is lean enough to grind into a powder when dried.

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Recipe: Ham Powder

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HEALTHY
MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1 ounce thinly sliced serrano ham, torn into 3-inch pieces
Kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 200°. Arrange the ham slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet or cookie sheet and bake until dried and crisp, about 1 hour. Let the ham slices cool completely.
In a mini food processor or a spice grinder, grind the ham to a fine powder. Season with a pinch of salt.

Make Ahead The ham powder can be stored for up to a week at room temperature in an airtight container.

From Secrets of the Basque Vanguard
Published August 2007

Ham Powder

Recipe: Ham Powder

Ingredients

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