Sam wrote:

> hi folks,happy new year. i have a ton of leftovers (turkey/ham/cake
> etc). What is the healthyest way of consuming them: eating them all at
> once and start cooking healthy food once they are gone,or combine them
> into psuedo healthy meals and eat them little by little?
>
> rgds,
> Sam
for the ham here's what I do. It makes alot but freezes well

2 pounds white navy beans
1 pound "16 bean" mix
lean ham, cubed
onions
celery
garlic
2-3 bottles Heinz Chili Sauce (I'd start with 2 and use the third
as the process goes and add more if
desired)
salt
pepper
"whatever else sounds good to ya"
Some folks like to use ham hocks but I just don't like 'em. You do?
go right ahead and use them.

Soak beans overnight. Soak about 1/2 pound or so separately
Rinse beans well. (If you don't want the bean "after effect" add a
small amount of baking soda to the beans while soaking)

Cover beans with a generous amount of water and begin simmering (Use
large pan) Cook the 1/2 pound of white in a separate pan.

Add onions, celery, ham, garlic, chili sauce, and pepper. I start with
2 bottles of chili sauce. Continue cooking until the beans are tender.
Add salt to taste. Add more chili sauce if you want it "stronger" (I
add quite a bit)

When ready to finish, take the 1/2 pound of cooked tender white beans
and smash with a potato masher and add to pot as a thickening agent
(I like mine thick, so I can dip bread in it)

cook until your desired thickness is reached. Taste often and
re-season as necessary.

It's best after sitting a day or so in the fridge. It will continue to
thicken when cooling.



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Steve

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