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15 of the best leftover pork recipes

From the Christmas ham you cooked for the festivities to the sliced stuff you've got left in the fridge, there's an answer to every supper shortage. Try our triple-tested leftover pork recipes for a set of inspiring dinners.
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Ham and artichoke cannelloni recipe

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A comfort dish that uses up the scraps. This leftover ham recipe makes a great last minute supper.

Recipe: Ham and artichoke cannelloni

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Ham and mushroom turnovers recipe

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Quicker and easier than you expect, this pastry recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.

Recipe: Ham and mushroom turnovers

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Bubble and squeak cakes recipe

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A delicious way of using up leftover ham, this triple-tested recipe is wonderfully adaptable.

Recipe: Bubble and squeak cakes
 
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Chunky squash and ham soup recipe

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A warming soup that makes the best of leftover ham.

Recipe: Chunky squash and ham soup
 
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Croque monsieur recipe

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A French classic that transports you to the streets of Paris.

Recipe: Croque monsieur
 
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Artichoke and ham gnocchi recipe

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A simple but indulgent ham recipe perfect for a quick fix.

Recipe: Artichoke and ham gnocchi

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Ham and mustard bread and butter bake recipe

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A savoury twist on the sweet classic, this leftover ham recipe works so well you'll be racing back for more.

Recipe: Ham and mustard bread and butter bake
 
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Healthy ham, egg and chips recipe

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An indulgent but healthy brunch that uses up leftovers too! It will leave you feeling saintly but satisfied.

Recipe: Healthy ham, egg and chips
 
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Ham, lentil and kale soup recipe

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Warming and healthy this soupr ecipe is sure to see you through any cold Winter night.

Recipe: Ham, lentil and kale soup

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International club sandwiches recipe

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If you're looking for a sandwich with a difference try these triple-tested sandwiches, with a Brazillian twist.

Recipe: International club sandwiches
 
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Ham, leek and mushroom fusilli recipe

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A speedy solution to leftovers: Try this triple-tested ham recipe.

Recipe: Ham, leek and mushroom fusilli
 
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Ham and broccoli bake recipe

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A twist on the classic cauliflower cheese dish using ham and broccoli.

Recipe: Ham and broccoli bake
 
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Penne, cheese and ham bake recipe

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This comforting ham recipe is great for feeding a crowd.

Recipe: Penne, cheese and ham bake
 
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Ham and mushroom pasta recipe

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This triple-tested recipe is simple, quick and tasty.

Recipe: Ham and mushroom pasta
 
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Leek, spinach and ham bake recipe

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Throw together your ham leftovers to make this hearty vegetable bake.

Recipe: Leek, spinach and ham bake
 
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