How to Fry Ham

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Reviewed by Chef Jeff Woodward

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

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• Round Ham Slices
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• Little Ham Pieces
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• Ingredients
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• Things You'll Need

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People normally eat ham how it comes. You just stick in it a sandwich, heat it up for a while, and there you go. Sometimes we could even eat it by itself, maybe with some cheese. If you want to give it a small twist for a slightly different flavor, you can go ahead and fry it. Fried ham is good in sandwiches, or just as a snack!

Ingredients

• Slice of ham
• Butter, oil, or lard

Steps

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Round Ham Slices

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1. 
   1
   Put a bit of butter, oil, or lard in your frying pan.
2. 
   2
   Turn it on medium heat.
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3. 
   3
   Heat the butter, oil, or lard for about 30 seconds, or until it starts to slightly bubble.
4. 
   4
   Put in your slice of ham. Start with one if you are a beginner cook, or if your pan is small.
5. 
   5
   Let it sit for about 30 seconds, but keep an eye on it by lifting it up with a spatula.
6. 
   6
   Once a little brown, flip it over and repeat step 5.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Little Ham Pieces

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1. 
   1
   Put a bit of butter, oil, or lard in your frying pan.
2. 
   2
   Turn it on medium heat.
3. 
   3
   Heat the butter, oil, or lard for about 30 seconds, or until it starts to slightly bubble.
4. 
   4
   Put a handful of the ham pieces in.
5. 
   5
   Stir it constantly with a wooden spoon or spatula for about one minute.
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Things You'll Need

• Frying pan
• Wooden spoon or spatula