Best 7 Quick Sweet And Sour Ham Recipes

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Indulge in a flavor symphony with our curated collection of sweet and sour ham recipes. From the classic pineapple-glazed ham to innovative twists like mango chutney ham, our recipes cater to every palate. Each dish is meticulously crafted with the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or seeking a weeknight meal with a twist, our recipes offer something for every home chef.

**Pineapple-Glazed Ham:** This timeless classic combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the savory richness of ham. A blend of brown sugar, honey, and pineapple juice creates a luscious glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, resulting in a dish that is both visually appealing and tantalizing to the taste buds.

**Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Ham:** Experience the convenience of a slow cooker with this hassle-free recipe. Simply combine ham, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result is a tender, fall-off-the-bone ham infused with a sweet and tangy sauce that will delight your family and friends.

**Honey Mustard Ham:** For those who prefer a tangier flavor profile, this honey mustard ham recipe is sure to impress. A glaze made with honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and orange juice coats the ham, creating a sticky, flavorful crust. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors is perfectly balanced, making this dish a crowd-pleaser.

**Mango Chutney Ham:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this exotic mango chutney ham recipe. A homemade mango chutney, bursting with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, is used to glaze the ham, resulting in a dish that is both unique and unforgettable. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this fusion of flavors.

**Spiced Apple Ham:** Celebrate the fall season with this aromatic spiced apple ham. A combination of apples, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg infuses the ham with warm, comforting flavors. The glaze, made with apple cider, brown sugar, and honey, adds a touch of sweetness and caramelizes beautifully in the oven.

**Cranberry Orange Ham:** Welcome the festive season with this vibrant cranberry orange ham. A tangy and flavorful glaze made with cranberries, orange juice, and zest enlivens the ham, creating a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with holiday cheer.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR HAM



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I CAME UP with this recipe several summers ago. I had a ham in the refrigerator and was trying to avoid heating up the kitchen by preparing it in the oven. The stovetop was the solution. Ever since, this recipe has been my standby for when I have leftover ham. Served over rice, it's delicious! -Diane Widmer Blue Island, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2/3 cup chopped green or sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup of juice; set pineapple aside. In a large bowl, combine the reserved juice, ketchup, soy sauce and sugar. Add ham and green pepper., In a large skillet, cook and stir ham mixture over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until pepper is tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pineapple and heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 2534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SOUR GLAZED HAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Smucker's® Apple Jelly
2 cups prepared mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (5 to 7 lb.) fully cooked ham half
Whole cloves

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 325 degrees F. Combine jelly, mustard, lemon juice and ground cloves in medium saucepan; place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • SCORE fat on ham in a diamond design; stud with cloves. Place ham, fat side up, on rack in roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch bone.
  • BAKE, uncovered, until thermometer registers 140 degrees F (1 1/2 to 2 hours); baste every 15 to 20 minutes with sauce.
  • HEAT remaining sauce; serve with ham.

SWEET AND SOUR HAM



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Cooked ham is sauteed with peppers and pineapple, cooked in a delicious sweet and sour sauce, then served over rice and garnished with chopped cashews.

Provided by Danelle

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chopped cooked ham
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3-4 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
Hot cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Add reserved pineapple juice (from pineapple chunks) to a large glass measuring cup. Add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups. Whisk in the brown sugar, red pepper, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, cook the ham, garlic and peppers over medium high heat until just tender. Add the drained pineapple chunks and cook a few minutes longer. Stir in the pineapple juice mixture and bring to a boil.
  • Continue to simmer, stirring often, until everything is heated through and the vegetables reach desired tenderness. Just before serving, stir in green onions. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with chopped cashews.

QUICK SWEET AND SOUR HAM



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This quick-to-fix meal makes great use of leftover ham. It's also good with cooked chicken or beef.-Joyce Peugh, Woodstock, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 small green pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup thinly sliced halved onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice and pineapple chunks. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and ginger. Stir in the water, vinegar and reserved juice until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until ham is lightly browned and vegetable are crisp-tender. Stir reserved pineapple chunks into skillet; heat through. Stir juice mixture. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 946mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SOUR HAM



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I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting it for safe keeping. I got this recipe from Taste Of Home The Best Of Country Cooking 2005. This is also good with cooked chicken or beef. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 1/2 fruit, 1 starch.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 19m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

20 ounces pineapple chunks
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 small green pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup thinly sliced halved onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice and pineapple chunks. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and ginger. Stir in the water, vinegar and reserved juice until smooth; set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the ham, green pepper and onion in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until ham is lightly browned and vegetables are crisp tender. Stir reserved pineapple chunks into skillet; heat through. Stir juice mixture. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 48.4, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 31.4, Protein 19

HAM AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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This is the best soup. I made to use up what I had on hand and it turned out delicious. My family loved it and it was a quick dinner.

Provided by foxy1

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cups chicken stock
3 ½ cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
¾ cup diced cooked ham
⅓ cup diced celery
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped carrot
¼ cup corn
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine chicken stock, sweet potatoes, ham, celery, and onion in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until sweet potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir green bell pepper, carrot, corn, garlic, basil, parsley flakes, black pepper, and salt into soup and simmer until vegetables are softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk flour into butter using a fork. Cook and stir mixture until thickened, about 1 minute. Slowly stir milk into butter-flour mixture until completely smooth; continue cooking and stirring over medium-low heat until thickened, 4 to 5 more minutes. Stir Cheddar cheese into milk mixture until melted and smooth.
  • Stir milk-Cheddar cheese mixture into soup; cook until thickened and heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 919 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SWEET AND SOUR HOT HAM SANDWICHES



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PIneapple, brown sugar, and fruity ham glaze mixed with onion, bell pepper and vinegar bring sweet and sour flavors to these ham sandwiches or sliders.

Provided by Crosse & Blackwell

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Crosse & Blackwell®

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 pound thinly sliced deli-style smoked ham, quartered
1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
½ large yellow onions, cut into very thin wedges
¾ cup chopped green pepper
1 (10 ounce) jar Crosse & Blackwell® Premium Ham Glaze
1 (8.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, undrained
⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
6 kaiser rolls*

Steps:

  • Coat large skillet with no-stick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Saute ham, 1/3 at a time, 15 seconds or until ham is lightly browned. Remove from skillet and place in large bowl.
  • Heat oil in same skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and green pepper; saute 7 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in ham glaze, undrained pineapple, brown sugar and vinegar. Heat through. Pour over ham in bowl; toss to coat. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.3 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1274.9 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose a ham that is fully cooked and spiral-cut for easy slicing.
  • For a sweeter sauce, use pineapple chunks instead of pineapple tidbits.
  • Add a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger to the sauce for a zesty flavor.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can use an equal amount of granulated sugar.
  • Serve the ham with rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy sweet and sour ham recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual party. The tangy sauce and tender ham are a delicious combination that everyone will enjoy. With a few simple pantry staples, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes. Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think in the comments below!

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