I’m embarrassed to actually post this but, I like them.
Let’s call them, Outofsalt’s mama’s poverty tea sammiches.
You see, I’m a first generation émigré from commie Cuba and though my dad was a law professor and my mom in radio we came here with nothing. The tea sandwich is something society folks enjoy but, Dad took a job at 7-11 and mom had three kids to rear, so here is what mom came up with.
Deviled ham and cream cheese on wonder bread triangles. Crusts trimmed of course. That’s it.
As humble as humble fare gets and I still love them.
Bon Appetite (and I’ll be reading all the meat loaf recipes)
My Granny made ‘tea sandwiches’ with deviled ham from the can, just the same.
Did your mom make her own deviled ham?
When I was a kid, the canned stuff wasn’t too expensive; but now, it is. A while back I found a recipe for it that tastes exactly the same. I think I’ve posted it before, but here it is:
Deviled Ham
1 1/2 cups cooked ham (about 1/2 pound), chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons onion, chopped
1 teaspoon whole capers, drained
3-4 tablespoons curly parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (or your favorite hot sauce, to taste)
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse in one second bursts, scraping down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Pulse until very well combined, but not quite a smooth paste (some texture here is good). Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve on crispy crackers or on white bread.
-JT
My mom used to make these. She always had a can of Deviled ham in the house.
Think it was during the 1930’s Depression when Deviled ham became popular.
Hey come on ! Share a Cuban marinated meat recipe ! Please, just one, then we’ll leave you alone.