Best 7 Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecues Recipes

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Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecue, a beloved tradition in Western Pennsylvania, offers a symphony of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This unique culinary creation features thinly sliced ham steak, expertly grilled over hardwood charcoal and adorned with a special barbecue sauce, crafted from a blend of zesty ketchup, sweet brown sugar, tangy vinegar, and aromatic spices. The result is a delectable treat that strikes a perfect balance between smoky, sweet, and tangy notes.

To fully capture the essence of Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecue, we present a curated collection of recipes that explore different facets of this iconic dish. From the classic version, featuring a traditional barbecue sauce, to creative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, these recipes will guide you on a culinary journey that showcases the versatility and deliciousness of Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecue.

**Traditional Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecue**:
This recipe takes you back to the roots of this classic dish, featuring a simple yet flavorful barbecue sauce that perfectly complements the smoky ham.

**Sweet and Spicy Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecue**:
For those who crave a bit of heat, this recipe infuses the barbecue sauce with a blend of spicy peppers, creating a tantalizing balance between sweetness and spice.

**Carolina-Style Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecue**:
A tribute to the Carolinas' famous barbecue traditions, this recipe incorporates a tangy mustard-based sauce, adding a unique depth of flavor to the ham.

**Memphis-Style Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecue**:
Inspired by the bold flavors of Memphis barbecue, this recipe introduces a smoky and slightly sweet barbecue sauce, adding a touch of Southern charm to the dish

Let's cook with our recipes!

PITTSBURGH HAM BARBECUES



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I grew up on these delicious, sweet, and tangy barbecue sandwiches made from chipped deli ham. This dish is a staple in Western Pennsylvania, although each family seems to have its own way of making them! It's a terrific last-minute meal. Chipped chopped ham is a pressed ham loaf sold at deli counters in the Pittsburgh area which is always chipped. If you can get Islay's Chipped Ham, that is the original and still the best for these sandwiches. Otherwise, just get any deli ham and have it chipped or shaved paper thin. Enjoy!

Provided by Nanner

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups ketchup
⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ pounds chipped chopped ham
8 kaiser rolls, split
1 cup pickle relish

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onions in the butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet with the onions; simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in the ham; cook until heated through and the sauce is bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • While the ham simmers, heat the kaiser rolls in the preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by dividing the ham mixture among the toasted kaiser rolls, topping the ham with pickle relish. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 2277.5 mg, Sugar 29 g

CHIPPED HAM BARBECUE RECIPE



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These easy bbq chipped ham sandwiches are a classic Pittsburgh dish made by home cooks for picnics, everyday dinners, and group functions.

Provided by Patti Estep

Categories     Dinner Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound of Chipped Chopped Ham
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
1.5 cup Ketchup (Heinz is best)
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Make a bbq sauce by combining the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper, mustard, and onion powder together in a large bowl.
  • Stir the chipped chopped ham in with the sauce.
  • Heat the ham and barbecue sauce on the stove in a large skillet or pan at medium heat until warmed through about 15-20 minutes.
  • Keep warm in a slow cooker until ready to serve.
  • Serve on Kaiser rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 65 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2252 grams sodium, Sugar 31 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

HAM BARBECUE SANDWICHES PITTSBURGH STYLE



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This is a recipe originally published in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for a regional favorite using local products, Heinz ketchup and Isaly's chipped ham, although shaved deli ham is a good substitute. This is a quick and easy crowd pleaser that can be doubled or tripled. This is a favorite on football Sundays watching our favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are great fresh or reheated.

Provided by UrbanYogaMommy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb isaly's chipped ham (or deli ham shaved very thin)
1 cup Heinz ketchup
8 ounces classic Coke
4 -6 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Combine ham, ketchup, and coke and heat over low heat until heated through.
  • Slow cooker: combine ham, ketchup and Coke and heat for two to three hours on low, one hour on high.
  • Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 2599, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 21.9, Protein 30.5

PITTSBURGH STYLE HAM BBQ SANDWICHES



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PITTSBURGH STYLE HAM BBQ SANDWICHES: Great in a crockpot for tailgating, as told in my new cookbook, Pittsburgh Cookbook Tailgate Specials

Provided by Pittsburgh Room

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ham, the thinnest shaved chipped and chopped
6 fresh hamburger buns
3/4 cup Heinz ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups Coleslaw, your favorite

Steps:

  • First mix your Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar in a separate cup or bowl to make your BBQ sauce. Rough chop your ham again and put it in a hot skillet to heat. Top ham in the pan with the BBQ sauce you already made and stir. Put ham on buns with ¼ cup of coleslaw on top. Enjoy.

PITTSBURGH HAM BARBECUE SANDWICHES



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There are various versions of this recipe on zaar, but this one is my favorite. The key ingredient is the chili sauce, preferably Heinz. In Pittsburgh, Isaly's "chipped chopped" ham is the brand of choice but it is hard to find outside of western Pennsylvania. The best alternative is to have the butcher slice the ham very thin (almost like shaving it), and then chop all those slices coarsely. These sandwiches are a hot and sweet treat with a little spice and a Pittsburgh favorite. I got it from a local Pittsburgh cookbook.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chipped ham
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1/2 cup water
hamburger bun

Steps:

  • Run the ham under hot water in a colander for about 30 seconds to get some of the salt out of the ham, but not too long.
  • In saucepan, mix all ingredients, making sure the ham is well coated.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns that have been buttered and toasted.

HAM BARBECUE-PITTSBURGH STYLE



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I've seen a couple variations of this one the 'zaar, but this is the way we do it in The Burgh, and it's a classic. They're great for picnics and can be kept warm in a crock pot.

Provided by dsimkovic

Categories     Ham

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 onion, finely chopped
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 lb chipped ham

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except ham to sauce pan.
  • Cook sauce 5-10 minutes, or until onion is soft.
  • Add ham and heat through.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 59, Sodium 2116.4, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 21.7, Protein 26.1

PITTSBURGH HAM BARBECUE SANDWICH



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An easy to make ham barbecue sandwich.

Provided by Sloppycook

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound chipped chopped ham
2 (12 ounce) bottles tomato-based chili sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
½ dill pickle, chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Place the chopped ham, chili sauce, cola, celery, onion, dill pickle, and brown sugar into a slow cooker, and stir to mix.
  • Set the cooker to high, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. You may set cooker to low and cook for 3 hours. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1004.7 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Use a bone-in ham for the best flavor and texture. A shank-end ham is a good option, as it has a good amount of meat and fat.
  • Score the ham: Scoring the ham helps the marinade penetrate the meat and makes it more flavorful. Use a sharp knife to score the ham in a diamond pattern.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the ham its flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful one. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own.
  • Marinate the ham for at least 12 hours: The longer you marinate the ham, the more flavorful it will be. Marinate the ham for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Cook the ham over indirect heat: This will help the ham cook evenly and prevent it from drying out. You can cook the ham on a grill, in a smoker, or in the oven.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ham: The ham is done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the ham rest before serving: Let the ham rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the ham and make it more tender.

Conclusion:

Chipped ham barbecue is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your chipped ham barbecue is a hit. So fire up the grill and get cooking!

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