How to Julienne Ham (5 Steps)
Versatile ham can serve as the main course or as a component of sandwiches, soups and dishes made with eggs or rice. You often need to cut a ham, which itself is a large cut of meat, so you can use it in other dishes. One such cut is julienne, which means strips that are 2 to 3 inches long and 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide. Julienne strips are also sometimes called matchsticks because they are thin and long.
Things You'll Need
- Sharp knife, such as a boning knife
- Ruler (optional)
- Cutting board
Instructions
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Cut a large chunk of ham from a whole, half or boneless ham, approximately 2 to 3 inches deep and at least 1 inch wide using a sharp knife, such as a boning knife. Use a ruler, if it helps you. Trim the chunk of ham to remove uneven edges so it forms a perfect brick shape.
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Place the ham chunk onto a cutting board. Curl the fingers of your non-cutting hand over the ham to hold it in place on the cutting board.
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Slice downward in an even, steady motion through the ham. Repeat the process until you have several 1/4- or 1/8-inch rectangles.
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Cut each of the ham rectangles into 1/4- or 1/8-inch slivers that resemble matchsticks.
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Discard any uneven pieces or keep them to use for another dish.
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