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Standing Walrus

Leftover Ham, With
South West Pepper Fried Potatoes

As I always say, lefotvers shouldn't be considered leftovers, but should be thought of as what they, re-purposed food. In reality, you've prepped it for another meal.

This one happens to be my favorite use for a leftover baked ham. It slices easily, and being cooked on top of the potatoes, it's like not cooking it at all. If you're serving a vegetable with this one, you'll probably spend more time on that than this potato recipe.



  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 6 Medium Red Potatoes
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, divided
  • 3 Teaspoons Black Pepper, divided
  • 2 Teaspoons Butt Kickin' Blacken, Southwest Blend, divided
  • Leftover Baked Ham


Slicing Potatoes Prior to Frying Picture


1. Place the butter and oil in a frying pan, turn to low to let it melt.

2. Slice the potatoes into 1/8" round slices, and add to the pan. Mix the potatoes up with the melted butter and oil.
Seasoning the Potatoes Picture


3. Sprinkle the spices onto the potatoes, 1/4 Teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of the black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the blacken. Mix this up, then add the rest, and mix it up again.
Cooked Potatoes in the Pan Picture


4. Cover the pan, and cook for a total of about 15 - 20 minutes, stirring every 5 - 7 minutes. If you find them burning, without getting soft, turn the heat down a bit. If they're getting soft, with no browning, turn the heat up a little. The potatoes are done, when they're soft.
Adding the Ham to the Potatoes Picture


5. Add ham pieces after the last stirring, and cover again. The ham will steam to re-heat. Cook another 5 minutes, and serve.




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