This simple Ham Stir Fry with Vegetables recipe is loaded with all your favorite Asian flavors and perfect served over rice or noodles.

Stir Fried Ham

You can’t go wrong with Stir Fried Ham. The dish is simple, but you can customize it depending on your tastebuds!

Add some red pepper flakes to your sauce if you want more of a kick to your stir fry.

You can also stock up on different frozen stir fry mixes in case you don’t have any fresh vegetables on hand.

Don’t want broccoli in your Ham Stir Fry? No problem! One of the best things about this dish is its flexibility. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand.

We love to make this recipe with leftover Sweet Southern Slow Cooker Ham.

Ingredients

• Ham, cut into bite-size strips
• Orange juice
• Cornstarch
• Vegetable oil
• Broccoli florets
• Frozen stir-fry vegetable mix
• Seasonings: ground ginger, garlic powder, soy sauce
• Sesame seeds, toasted

How to Make Stir Fry Ham

For the sauce, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside.

Pour the vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok and heat over medium-high heat.

Add the broccoli and frozen stir-fry mix to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender; remove the vegetables from the skillet.

Add the ham to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 1 minute or until heated through.

Push the ham to the edge of the skillet.

Stir the sauce mixture and pour into the center of the skillet. Cook and stir until the sauce has thickened.

Return the vegetables to the skillet and stir until mixed and heated.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve!

Can you fry cooked ham?

Yes! Frying cooked ham is a quick way to get a crispy brown outside and a juicy, flavorful inside.

You can use a frying oil of your preference. You only need enough to cover the bottom of the pan.

We recommend using an apron as the moisture from the ham can cause it to spit when placed in the oil.

What goes good with cooked ham?

Our favorite things to pair with cooked ham are macaroni, rice, potatoes, and pasta.

Can you fry sliced cooked ham?

Like any other cuts of cooked ham, you can fry sliced cooked ham too.

Frying sliced cooked ham is a quick way to heat it before serving.

How long is ham good for in the refrigerator?

It depends. Cooked, sliced, half, or spiral-cut ham will be in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Whole cured hams are good in the refrigerator for a week.

Fresh or uncooked ham is only good in the refrigerator for a few days.

This is due to the lack of preservatives, allowing it to spoil quickly.

How do you make leftover ham moist?

Regardless of your reheating method, adding liquid is the most important thing to remember when wanting to make leftover ham moist.

Use broth, apple juice, or your favorite marinade to add moisture and flavor to your leftover ham. Water will also work.

There are many different ways to reheat your leftover ham. You can use an air fryer, slow cooker, oven, skillet, and microwave.

Should I freeze ham?

Putting your ham in the freezer can make it last longer, but it may change the texture of your ham.

To freeze leftover ham you have already cooked, wrap it in the freezer or wax paper and then foil.

Then, store your wrapped ham in a freezer-safe bag with the date on it. Be sure to use your ham within 1 to 2 months of freezing.

Fresh uncooked ham can last up to 6 months in the freezer; fresh cooked ham is good for about three months.

Cured uncooked ham can last 3 to 4 months in the freezer, and cooked ham can last 1 to 2 months.