Name: Devilled ham recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 500g sliced or shaved leg ham; 125.00 ml good quality mayonnaise; 20.00 ml Dijon mustard; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce; 2 cornichons or pickled baby cucumbers, very finely chopped; 2 tsp pickle liquid from cornichon jar

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 02/10/2025

There’s nothing new about the concept of ‘devilling’ food. Referring to a method of cooking that involves spicing and seasoning a base ingredient, devilled foods are often full of flavour. You may have tried devilled eggs, devilled sausages, or even devilled prawns. But have you ever given devilled ham a go?

Well this is your chance.

Devilled-ham

How to make a devilled ham: key tips

Whipping up (literally) this devilled ham recipe is simple. First, you’ll need to blitz the ham in a food processor before folding in the devilling ingredients. Then, it’s as simple as toasting up a crunchy slice of toast or crostini and serving up. It doesn’t get easier than that!

Key ingredients in this devilled ham recipe

No prizes for guessing what the main component of this dish is. We’ve used regular deli ham but this recipe would also be delicious with the meat from a smoked ham hock. To add the kick of flavour, you’ll be using mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, qukes (baby cucumbers), and pickling liquid. Of course, you can adjust these ingredients to taste. Most likely it’ll be the Tabasco quantity you’ll want to play around with depending on your palette.

This recipe was developed and photographed by Recipe Developer Greer Worsley. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Cassie Arrowgros.

- Australia's Best Recipes Team

Ingredients

500g sliced or shaved leg ham
1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
2 cornichons or pickled baby cucumbers, very finely chopped
2 tsp pickle liquid from cornichon jar

Method

Step 1

In a food processor, blitz ham into a very fine dice. Transfer to a bowl and fold through mayo, mustard, sauces, cornichons and pickling liquid. Season well with freshly cracked pepper. Stir well. Transfer to a jar or tub. Serve spread on crostini or toast with freshly chopped chives and extra pepper and Tabasco, if desired.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

How long can I store my devilled ham?

If you pop it into an airtight container, you’ll get 3 days out of your ham. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Where did the term ‘devilled’ originate from?

Referring to foods that have been made more spicy or hot, the term ‘devilled’ first came about in 18th century England. Funnily enough, it really is in reference to the fiery and hot devil.