What I made with 44 pounds of ham | Marion's Test Kitchen

I had a lot of leftover ham from our recent Christmas shoots so I set myself a challenge. Can I come up with enough ham dishes to use it all up? Let's find out!
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Marion Grasby is a food producer, television presenter and cookbook author who's had a life-long love affair with Asian food.
Marion is a little bit Thai (courtesy of her mum) and a little bit Australian (courtesy of her dad).
​Marion lives in Bangkok, Thailand and travels throughout Asia to find the most unique and delicious Asian food recipes, dishes and ingredients.

[@matthewtoohey4103]

"Only serial killers don't butter their bread for toasted sandwiches!" Another important life hack from Marion Grasby, forensic psychologist. 🤣

[@alexashton6501]

"And now we just make a shit ton of these" is the most Australian thing I have heard you say in a long time :)

[@freeman10000]

This Aussie would like to know what 44lb is in units used in Australia as well as most of the world 😅

[@alexashton6501]

@@freeman10000 she says it multiple times in the video - 20kg

[@dmh2780]

I thought the same thing 😂 fellow Aussie here! I actually made Marion’s cherry spiced glazed ham for my little family for Xmas day along with the creamy Japanese potato salad - it was the most epic ham I have ever had! So worth the effort (I forgot to buy cherry jam so made some from fresh cherries 😱 turned out great though!) the potato salad was delicious!!! Christmas in Australia to me is having that big ass ham to carve on the day and having it for breakfast the next morning with eggs on toast 🥰

[@alexashton6501]

@@dmh2780 and be unable to look at ham for 3 months by January

[@ChristopherCheang]

i really loved this episode because i felt there was a lot more spontaneity here, and it really showcased her genuine and warm self. reminded me of nigella lawson in the best possible way.

[@aliceadler8658]

Dearest Marion, my sweet frugal mom who grew up in the Great Depression (she was born in 1914) ALWAYS made leftover ham salad (like tuna or chicken salad but with ham - and or roast beef, too). She died at age 95 but I always remember her using every scrap of food that we had. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁!!! (PS - she did use a blender when she finally got one!!!). Good job!!!

[@Shelsight]

Love this comment. My grandma was from the mining valleys in Wales (born in 1908) and my mam always told me very similar stories yours re your mom. We owe our previous generations so much, eh? Like Marion and her Mama Noi. Love that we still have the memories to share…

[@ladysunshine9029]

I love that you don't edit the bloopers or things that you're not sure about. This is what makes the show real ❤

[@classicbandgeek]

Absolutely loved this format and would love more of these styled videos where you kind of figure out leftovers into something else - also loved the interaction with your off camera crew.

[@donnanancekivell9430]

OMG Marion you are killing me, I’m surprised that I’m able to write as my arteries closed after the first recipe..........I’m a huge fan of ham, I always looked forward to the end of the joint as to me it’s the gift that keeps on giving............always took the ,last good chunks and minced them for sandwiches with just a teaspoon of a good mustard and always green pickle relish....made the best ham salad sandwiches ever........then we would simmer the joint with broth , celery, carrots,onion, bayleaf .and green peas that had been soaked overnight and had a gorgeous pea soup with chunks of ham , which is a Canadian favorite............so happy I found your chanel.............Donna in Toronto

[@cstz]

Marion not immediately knowing the difference between bechamel and mornay; Marion cracking the egg in the rim of the frying pan instead of the counter; Marion so excited with the sandwich; Marion baffled by american incomprehensible measuring. Marion just being a normal human being instead of a snotty, pretentious, ridiculous wannabe chef. That's why I love this channel!

[@Marionskitchen]

Awww thank you so much! I LOVE this comment! ❤️

[@rachelwise148]

You can freeze the chopped ham, and pull it out to thaw when needed. It is delicious, and so easy in a pinch. I don't use egg, and add sweet relish in my ham salad.

[@jerrycallender9927]

Agree with Rachel - there's no place in deviled ham for egg.

[@georgiannafairfield1604]

Hi. Marion. Just found you on KZbin and love your recipes! I am a grumpy old lady of 86 but do all my own cooking ,even bread ! I laughed with you on this video and now have placed you amongst my favorites and will be making some of your recipes especially soup and soup bowls ! Watched you all day today and that’s a first for me ! ❤

[@dmh2780]

I made your cherry spiced glazed ham for my family Xmas day - soooo worth it! Along with that creamy Japanese potato salad - I had veeery satisfied kids that day! The ham was epic! I made a Korean inspired rice bowl last night for the fam - diced up the ham and sautéed it in a pan with a splash of soy sauce, added the sticky Korean style rice in a bowl and arranged shredded carrot, cucumber, edamame beans, home made kimchi, shredded green onions and topped it with a slow cooked fried egg from this video (croque madam) finished with sesame oil, soy sauce, sprinkle of sesame seeds and the toragashi. Was suuuper delish. Thanks for the inspiration Marion- I love your cook book too - have it at hand for more inspo xx 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@wallabumba]

Ham Salad is my Dad's absolute favorite. It is better as a sandwich, I think on toast. I suspect this is a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe, using up the little weird bits of ham. I can remember my Grandma using a meat grinder attached to her kitchen table to grind up the ham. She never had a food processor.

[@SilkaLiveDoll]

Another dish beloved in many parts of the US that you could make with a meaty ham bone: red beans and rice. Again, I wouldn't try to Instagram it, but it's a bowl of warming comfort in the winter.

[@michelleneely257]

Yuuuuuuuummmmm

[@rebeccapeters1159]

For the ham spread - try a handful of walnuts, a thumb sized piece of onion and maybe 8 to 12 oz ham. Blend without the Mayo, and stir in only enough Mayo after you blend to hold everything together. Elegant and nice texture 😀. This is what my mother from California made for parties. (My husband prefers the version with mustard and Mayo and pickles.). Really fun video and I am definitely trying the Dan Dan. Thank you.

[@jeanniebrooks]

That ham shank is one of the best treats from a baked ham! I always simmer it in water like you did, and take it out when you did (before all the flavor is cooked out), then make a pea soup or a Tuscan white bean soup with the broth. So delicious! The shank (along with some nice chunks of ham) get put in the freezer so I don’t get weary of “ham fatigue”!😉 I also always make some nice thick ham steaks seared in cast iron pan until they get a nice caramelization, and serve with yams and baked squash with maple syrup. It’s a great way to use up leftover ham but with very little work. Also works with some fried eggs.

[@LovesRock]

In Canada we usually do ham sandwiches with that ham salad :) crust-less little triangle sandwich type of thing

[@pjf7698]

Fabulous as always Marion. Your recipes as so wonderful and I especially love the joking around between you and your crew. Merry Christmas to you all from a fan from Vancouver, Canada.🤗

[@tysher7353]

When I was a kid I hated egg, chicken and tuna sald etc. So my grandmother would make me ham salad and I loved it. In the south USA we eat it as a sandwich on bread😉Love ham period, well done!

[@duckpond7856]

I have a 10 lb. ham I bought for Christmas Eve. Unfortunately our daughter & her boyfriend tested Covid positive so our Christmas will be delayed. Thanks for the suggestions of what we can do with all that haml. (And have a Merry Christmas.)

[@christinabrugger7058]

In Austria we literally have ground Ham around the year 😂😂 It is called 'Haschee'. You roast it with onions and cooked Macaroni (Haschee-Hörnchen) or fill it in 'Knödel', made out of like a Potato Gnocchi dough (but we have a lot of different Knödel, if course).

[@dmh2780]

This sounds delicious!!!

[@joyherting3705]

Something my daughter and I like to do with leftover ham is do a roasted garlic Alfredo and add spinach to the sauce with some yummy pasta

[@Liiimes]

that sounds so good!

[@Jayxoxo21]

you and your team are such a delight to watch, these look amazing 😍😍

[@debrankine6453]

Marion, you need a holiday from the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thanks for keeping us viewers sane this past year. You amaze. Xo

[@lidialondres]

This video was so fun and enjoyable 🤗 Love the crew and the beautiful energy that irradiated from you guys working together. Happy holidays to you all. Love from Spain.

[@brittanyhuston1556]

Merry Christmas! One of my favorite things to do with leftover ham is ham and potato soup.

[@random_stylzz]

I love watching your videos marion because you're so sweet and yourself, and you really cook from the heart! Very inspiring :)

[@bkm2797]

Great recipes Marion, and I really enjoyed the giggles and fun. Merry Christmas, and great ideas for leftover ham.

[@sephinarose420]

I just love how relaxed you are. I adore your videos.

[@TechBearSeattle]

American here. Ham salad is about the same level as tuna, chicken or egg salad. It can be eaten with crackers, but you will more often find it as a sandwich filling, or served on a bed of greens and tomatoes as an actual salad.

[@aliceadler8658]

PS my lovely daughter got a Thomas Keller cookbook (along with your cookbook) for Christmas so I shared this video with her!!! 💖💖💖

[@lesleybroadley7631]

I really love this video, who would have thought you could make so many dishes with ham, love it 😍

[@xphilli]

Thank you for all the Xmas recipes! My family have loved every bite :D

[@vimo1601]

This is great! Love this kind of inspiration for simple home cooking and using up ingredients 😊

[@mordha86]

I’ve been a fan of your channel for the past few years and watching you cook and explain the recipes is very cathartic 😂

[@danielhardy7839]

More videos like this please!!! I loved seeing what you came up with!

[@abs802]

When I have a leftover ham bone it's time to make split pea or ham and bean soup. Nothing better on a cold winter day!

[@jeffreytaylor4464]

Yum! Merry Christmas and happy new year! Cheers.

[@davidburke75116]

Mele Kalikimaka to you Marion from Hawai’i! Thanks for sharing so much with us during the year! Mahalo Nui

[@eddesgonzalez7585]

Beautiful toasted sandwiches Marion my beautiful friend ❤Bravo! Thanks for the share on this 😊

[@jeannedion8960]

😂 just stumbled across your videos. Love your sense of humor and realness!!!!😊 can't wait to make the egg and ham toasted sandwich!! ❤🥰😋 you make cooking so relaxed and FUN!! New subscriber here!!!!!!😊

[@bryanmcwhirter9945]

Bryan from Canada. I love this episode and the ham cake, omelet? Lol. Have been subscribed for years and always looking forward to your next vid. You're great at presenting the recipe's and wonderfully funny! The absolutely best to you and your family in the new year!! Thankyou!

[@krystala274]

What a fun video filled with some great ideas, I’m going to try the ramen with my leftovers

[@marypeterson1053]

Thank you for sharing yourself and talent

[@gildarts_bleu]

The dumplings and the ramen were the winner for me. So good! 💝

[@gnomevoyeur]

I recently tried adding some minced ginger to my ham and mustard pickle sandwich. It was brilliant.

[@michaelad48]

OMGAWD YESSSSSSSSS PLEASE LOOKS SOOOOOOOO DELISH MARION, EVERYTHING LOOKS PHENOMENAL. I NOW HAVE GREAT IDEAS FOR MY LEFTOVER HAM

[@sanzpantz]

My favorite recipe was the "shit ton" of hilarity & laughter!🤣 Looking forward to trying some of the dishes too!

[@peaceloveprayer]

Loving the video it feels like home.

[@carolyna4484]

Loving your vibes and energy...its very Australian. We eat ham sandwiches and toasties all throughout January lol.

[@mikeyd946]

Your cookbook just arrived in the mail today!!!

[@urbanuptowner8334]

Perfect timing!!!! Love watching your videos! LOL you are so animated with your staff. Loved the interaction. I made a 9lb ham. (4 kilo) for just two people three days ago. I've managed to finish make a dent. Ham sandwiches. Ham and eggs, Ham ramen noodles. Split pea soup with ham. Comment: I'm first generation US born Filipino. Was raised on ham salad, (deviled ham). Either ate it on saltine crackers but basically spread it on bread for a sandwich. Favorite recipe: #1 Dan Dan Noodles, #2 Croque Madame, #3 Ramen Noodle, #4 Ham Salad, #5 Ham wonton. By the way, you make me want to go out and buy more ham! Happy Holidays! Now to raid the refrigerator....you''ve made me hungry!

[@rollingpandas]

Thank you for all the ideas to help me use my leftover ham! Made the Dan Dan noodles for lunch today, but the wontons are definitely next!! Can really feel the ham fatigue by the end 🤣

[@user-vs9fz8vy1k]

So I’d never heard of you before I read “44lbs of leftover ham” on uTube and I just had to take a look! …44lbs !! Of ham! Seriously? I looked, I took notes, I rewound and wrote some more. Soo glad I did, you are seriously worth the watch😉 Wow I guess the guests who let you down are kicking themselves but you just may get them at the door damn soon 😂

[@Ya6mine]

I relate so much to the way Marion is making this🤣 with the 💻 next to the stove while 🍳

[@MayasKitchenUSA]

Woooww awesome, everyone is blown away to see this food. You are so amazing 👌

[@angie21591]

You can also make bread spread with ham cream cheese and roster red peppers they need to be red it’s delicious my mom made it for us

[@deidregoodman6485]

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄

[@emmoohoo]

This was the first year we didn't do ham! We usually do a Turkey and ham pie on boxing day. Highly recommend!

[@matadaniel6520]

You are amazing Marion 👏👏- gr8 ideas 💡👍

[@yourworsenightmare1111]

This is the best video ever

[@gauravsen3040]

I absolutely love this video Marion! Excellent recipes! And I am enjoy your food a lot! I was hoping if you could show a few vegan recipes of stir fries or sandwiches! Would love that! And I think many people would love that too! But I do love this croque madame and I cannot wait to make some!

[@foonlam7134]

Love the dumplings and the ramen

[@theaveragefilos7246]

Leftover dilemma solved! Thanks for sharing these amazing ideas :)

[@TinaKattheSnack]

You made a classy version of ponyo ramen and I'm in love😍😍😍

[@ytm786ym]

You should make balls out of the ham salad and coat the balls in panko breadcrumbs. Then deep fry.

[@Gr8Gasping]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@viewerFAC]

a great way to use some left over meat and the bones is to braise with collar/mustard greens (or kale) with onion. have it over rice or as a side (with fried chicken and mac n cheese is a southern US classic)

[@amandalloyd8812]

As an American, I know my mom grew up with ham salad, but I rarely, if ever, ate it growing up. it's not at deli counters today, either. however, seeing it here.. I'd spread it in a croque madam! the mustard would be great, and mayo is really a mother sauce, so....

[@rebeccarhoten8591]

Yes, fried rice! And Korean street toast, and casseroles, yummmm.... I am exponentially more excited about ham leftovers 😍🎄💕 Merry Christmas spicy chick 😊

[@artieoms]

Generally speaking, when won ton's float - it indicates they are done, but cutting one in half also helps to confirm it. The ramen dish. The won ton dish and the toast looked delectable 😋

[@Natalie-health-wellness]

Great ideas with ham…. Yum now I’m so hungry I also love the Asian recipes 😉

[@ms.bernabe8397]

ohhh woow this ham so delicious son tempting..

[@heidi3660]

i love the creativity defs using this for 6kg ham

[@kimsie7103]

What pans do you use they look beautiful and amazing to cook with!

[@cmcclellan100]

Yes, Mama Noi should be there helping with the dumplings.

[@sanzpantz]

BTW American ham salad (sans egg) is delish paired w/ peach salsa or mango chutney!

[@thomasxpx]

My favorite was the salad 😍😍

[@arnoldmavromatis]

Legendary effort

[@angelaandrade253]

Hello Marion thank you for your the most wonderful delicious yummy Recipe and thank you for your beautiful video and merry Christmas 🎄🎁 for you and your family 🔴💓💓🥰🥰😍😍🧡🧡🧡🌷🌷♦️♦️❣️🌹🟠🟠🟠🟠🌸🌸🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🎁🎁🎁🎁♥️♥️🟢🟢💗💗💞💛💛💐💐♦️♦️❣️🌹🟠🌸💚💚💚🔴🔴🌲🌲🎄🎁🎁🟣🟢💗🌺💕💐💐♦️🌷🌷🌷🌷🔵🌻💚💚💚💚🔴🔴💚🌲🌲🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

[@sw9039]

Oh my goodness🤗

[@evajo911]

Dang Marion, that was a small bite compared to my son lol. I love ❤️ your videos.

[@ISMFOFbitches]

Split pea soup, is the American vibe you should have gone for. Over ham salad. It can get real thick, I tend to try and keep it thinner. But, it is such a classic.

[@NickyDee86]

19:20 bahahaha Marion you are hilarious!

[@neilpickup237]

I would love to be one of your neighbours if you turned up with even a half eaten ham! If I have a bit of ham left over, I often cube it, fry with some sliced onion, put it in the bottom of a dish with some cooked peas, top with cooked cauliflower and cover with a cheese (mornay) sauce, sprinkle over grated cheese and put it under the grill (broiler). Although I use cheddar (the stronger the better) I am sure that it would work with many other cheeses. Alternatively, I do another dish with sliced onions, sliced courgettes (zucchini) and skinned and sliced tomatoes cooked until softened covered with a mixed breadcrumb and grated cheese topping again browned off under the grill (broiler) Both those dishes started off as a side dish (cauliflower cheese and Courgettes Provencale) to which I added the ham to turn it into a compete meal. As for the quantities of each ingredient, it just changes with what I have, or what I fancy on the day. I will often cook a thick slice of gammon and cube that (freezing any excess) if I don't have any left-over ham.

[@nevaaisaka4777]

Merry Christmas jolly good eating cheers 🍡🍥

[@ladysunshine9029]

My Lord Thomas Kellers recipe 😋

[@lovemesomeslippers]

I haven’t seen ham salad in 30+ years!

[@tracye1866]

Definitely going to make dan dan noodles, because I have a shit ton of ham left over from today as well! 🤣

[@janayh2817]

I’m from the American South where ham salad is a “thing” and I have never eaten it. Good on you for your bravery 😂

[@wendyellis6402]

I love ham salad - and ham loaf.

[@amma2x310]

Just in time! I literally have some leftover ham sitting on my stove right now that I'm wondering what to do with !!!

[@dwightcorrin5945]

When one wants some kind of a packet or container for herbs or spices or seeds or leaves, for a sauce or a broth or a stock, the answer is a tea ball.

[@celianeher7637]

Here are some suggestions: German dumplings (spätzle) with bits of ham and can corn, beans and cheese. Top that with some rost onions. One ot rice dish with ham , bell peppers , chilli, tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, ginger, spring onions, hosin sauce. Use a sticky rice and lettuce to serve. Ham rolls , using cabbages. Empanadas Ham fritters Ham dumplings but, Google Jamaican fried dumplings and fill with ham Sincronizadas Ham sweet potatoes casserole Menemen Bolognese Ham stew, add sweet potatoes, can butter beans , turnips, carrots, pumpkins and yams. Cross the flavours and put some thyme, pimento and with the typical Asian taste.

[@mimmipiggast2243]

I wish I could buy a ham like that in Sweden. We eat boiled ham which is normally not smoked but put in a brine prior to cooking. Think I could use it for dumplings though. They were my favorite. 😍

[@victoriacarter6238]

Mom did sandwiches then ham salad (my favorite)

[@nicoled.4472]

🤣 omg this is how everyone feels right now when they have done a ham for the holidays.🤣 Was wondering if you would try a red beans and rice but with your twists. We do that or a cuban black bean soup or split pea soup.

[@sokonnseng4559]

Good indeed

[@rajinderkaursubramaniam1445]

Merry Christmas Beautiful 😍 ❤

[@georgesschlosser2641]

What a Wonderfull recipe , your croque madame, but I am afraid that in France, you usually broil the Mornay sauce on the top of the sandwich ant then you put the egg. ut that is just a advice. By the way , thank you so much for yours vidéos..... Georges From PARIS !!

[@amma2x310]

Marion, I know you did a video on choosing woks. Do you have any recommendations for pots and pans?