Spanish Slow Cooked Ham with Sherry Vinegar and Tom

Name: Spanish Slow Cooked Ham with Sherry Vinegar and Tomato: Salpicon de Jamon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh ham; 2 pounds smoked ham; 2 carrots, thickly sliced; 2 onions, quartered; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup white wine; 1 gallon water; 10 Roma tomatoes, julienned; 2 white onions, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 (10-ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes; 1 cup sun dried tomatoes, julienne; 1/4 cup Sherry vinegar; Oil, for sauteing; Salt and pepper; Serving suggestion: cooked yellow rice

Servings: persons

2 pounds fresh ham
2 pounds smoked ham
2 carrots, thickly sliced
2 onions, quartered
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 cup white wine
1 gallon water
10 Roma tomatoes, julienned
2 white onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 (10-ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes
1 cup sun dried tomatoes, julienne
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar
Oil, for sauteing
Salt and pepper
Serving suggestion: cooked yellow rice

1
Cut the fresh and smoked ham into large pieces about 3 inches by 3 inches and set aside.
2
In a large stockpot, saute the carrots and onions.
3
Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and carmelize the mixture.
4
Add the pieces of fresh and smoked ham.
5
Add enough water to cover (approximately 1 gallon).
6
Add the bay leaves and white wine and then bring to a boil and cook until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours, adding more water as needed.
7
Strain and reserve the liquid.
8
Shred the meat and set aside.
9
In a medium size skillet, saute the julienne tomato and onion.
10
Add the garlic cloves.
11
Crush the canned tomatoes by hand and add to the mixture.
12
Add the sun-dried tomatoes.
13
Add the Sherry vinegar and cook for 5 minutes.
14
Add the shredded ham and slow cook for 15 minutes (add the reserved cooking liquid from the ham to keep stew moist at all times).
15
Season with salt and pepper and serve with yellow rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fresh ham, 2 pounds smoked ham, 2 carrots, thickly sliced, 2 onions, quartered, and more.

Yes, Spanish Slow Cooked Ham with Sherry Vinegar and Tomato: Salpicon de Jamon falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spanish Slow Cooked Ham with Sherry Vinegar and Tomato: Salpicon de Jamon

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