Ham Bone, Cracked

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Ham Bone, Cracked to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Ham Bone, Cracked, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• * 1 stalk celery, chopped
• * 1 bay leaf
• * 1/2 cup sherry, or dry white wine
• * salt and pepper, to taste

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Saute onions and garlic in butter until transparent. combine with beans, hame bone, celery, bay leaf, and 2 quarts water in the Crock Pot

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Cook on high, covered for 2 hours, then on low for 8 to 10 hours

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Remove ham bone and bay leaf

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Puree soup and return to pot

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add sherry, salt and pepper and heat through

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Serve in soup bowls garnished with chopped hard-boiled eggs, parsley, and lemon slices