Indulge in the sweet and savory symphony of ham, a culinary delight that has tantalized taste buds for centuries. From the classic Honey Baked Ham, renowned for its caramelized glaze and tender meat, to the tantalizing Pineapple Ham, where juicy pineapple slices dance with succulent ham, each recipe in this article offers a unique flavor adventure. Discover the secrets behind the perfect glaze, the art of selecting the finest ham, and the techniques to achieve fall-off-the-bone tenderness. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a memorable ham dish that will steal the show at any gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHEESY HAM AND SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Picked this up some years back at the state fair from the California Sweet Potato Council. This dish is very rich and filling and was the only way DS would eat sweet potatoes when he was young.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash sweet potatoes. Cook unpeeled sweet potatoes, covered, in small amount of boiling salt water untill tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Cool. Peel and slice 1/4 inch thick; set aside.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion, cook until tender. Remove from heat; stir in flour, salt, basil, mustard and pepper. Cook over low heat until bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in milk all at once. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 3/4 cup of cheese and the ham.
- Pour half of mixture into greased 2 quart casserole. Arrange half of sweet potaotoes on top. Repeat layers. Bake at 350*F, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake 3 to 4 minutes longer, or until cheese has melted.
HAM WITH SWEET PINEAPPLE SAUCE
My mom always finds ways to make good foods taste even more special. A great example is this ham served with a sweet pineapple sauce. A simple mixture of basic ingredients results in a mouthwatering main dish. -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 servings (3 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pineapple sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.
SWEET PINEAPPLE GLAZE FOR HAM
No matter when we are serving ham or even going to a family members house, this sauce is requested. It is so delicious! It is so incredibly simple, I feel bad getting praised!
Provided by Stephanie Wentzlaff
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Ham Glaze Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour 1/2 cup pineapple juice from one of the cans into a bowl; reserve.
- Pour pineapple tidbits and remaining juice into a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar and cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Thin sauce to desired consistency with reserved juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.7 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
SWEET HAM STEAK
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ham steak on both sides; drain. Remove ham. , In the same skillet, melt the butter; stir in brown sugar. Return ham to skillet; cook until heated through, turning often.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.
BAKED HAM WITH SWEET GLAZE
This is a common recipe brought down through my family. My grandmother made it, my mother still makes it, and we all love it to pieces! It is great left over or chopped into a fresh green salad. I love this ham glaze because it is simple, easy and delicious!
Provided by aellis0923
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 3h
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place ham on a rack set in a roasting pan, and carefully pour about 1/2 inch of boiling water into the pan beneath the ham.
- Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat (do not touch the bone) reads at least 140 degrees F (60 degrees C.)
- Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, dry mustard, honey, and lemon juice as needed to make a thick, smooth paste. Brush the ham generously with glaze. Skewer 1 pineapple chunk and 1 maraschino cherry per toothpick, and insert the decorated picks all over the ham.
- Return the ham to the oven, and roast for 15 minutes. Baste the ham, fruit and all, with glaze and juices that have collected in the bottom of the pan, return to the oven, and roast for an additional 15 minutes. Let the ham rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 218.1 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 66.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 146 mg, Sugar 18.2 g
SLOW-COOKER HAM AND SWEET POTATOES
Sweet and savory in equal measure, this impressively easy slow-cooker dish is a meal in one pot, and it's as great on a weeknight as it is for a special occasion. A glaze made with brown sugar, honey, thyme and ginger cooks with a boneless ham, sliced sweet potatoes and sweet onions, bringing out the natural balance of sweet and savory that each ingredient has. It's a crowd-pleasing meal that requires minimal effort for memorable results!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Make cuts about 1 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep in diamond pattern in top of ham. Place ham cut side down in center of slow cooker. Arrange potatoes and onion evenly around ham. Pour broth on top of potatoes and onion.
- In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour mixture on top of ham, potatoes and onion.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender and instant-read thermometer inserted in center of ham reads at least 145°F. Remove ham to cutting board; cover loosely with foil, and let stand 15 minutes.
- To serve, cut ham into slices, and transfer to serving dish. With slotted spoon, transfer potatoes and onions to serving dish with ham. Spoon some of the cooking juices on top of ham, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2290 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET AND SPICY HAM STEAK
Apricot juice and preserves combine with spicy salsa for this tasty and easy to prepare ham steak dinner. Great for chicken, too!
Provided by tea and honey
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Brown Sugar
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Fry ham in skillet until browned and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Drain any excess grease. Add salsa, apricot nectar, apricot preserves, brown sugar, and taco seasoning to skillet.
- Reduce heat to low and cover skillet. Simmer until sauce is hot and bubbly, turning ham steak once, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer ham steak to a platter and cover with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 3139.1 mg, Sugar 16 g
RITA'S SWEET HOLIDAY BAKED HAM
This is my mom's holiday ham recipe. She would cook this easy recipe on my birthday. Made with maraschino cherries, sliced pineapples, brown sugar, honey and much more yummy ingredients. You'll love this ham dinner, and it's not just for the holidays, but great any time of year!
Provided by AMOREFATA1972
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 2h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the maple syrup, orange juice, ginger ale, brown sugar and honey. Stir in the juice from the maraschino cherries, and half of the cherries. Score the outer edge of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern. Cuts should be about 1/4 inch deep. This will allow the ham to soak up the juice.
- Place the ham into an oven bag, and carefully pour the juice mixture over it, keeping all of the juice in the bag. It may look like there is too much juice, but the ham will soak it up while baking. Place the pineapples onto the top of the ham, and secure with toothpicks. Place cherries into the centers of the rings, and secure with toothpicks also. Tie the end of the bag closed with the ties provided, place in a large roasting pan, and cut a few small slits in the top of the oven bag.
- Bake the ham for 2 hours in the preheated oven. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees F (80 degrees C) when done. Be sure not to touch the bone when taking the temperature. Remove ham from bag to a serving plate, and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2917.8 mg, Sugar 23 g
NOT SO SWEET BAKED HAM
Traditionally, ham is rubbed with brown sugar and other sweet ingredients. I like my ham to taste like ham and I like my recipes to be simple. Here's an easy recipe that I'm sure your whole family will enjoy.
Provided by rachelbshepard
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 1h35m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Arrange ham fat-side up in a large baking dish.
- Pour chicken broth over ham.
- Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 90 minutes, basting every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Discard broth before slicing and serving ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 127.2 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2938.7 mg
SWEET POTATO HAM CASSEROLE
"If you like sweet potatoes, this is a great way to serve them," says Barbara Smith of Cannon Falls, Minnesota. "It's so easy to make this meal-in-one dish. I like to think of the marshmallows on top as dessert!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel sweet potato and cut into chunks. Place in a microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 7-9 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside., Cut ham into two pieces. In a skillet, brown ham in butter on both sides. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice and brown sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over ham. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened., Transfer ham to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Place sweet potato and pineapple around edge of dish. Pour brown sugar mixture over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle marshmallows around edge. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
HAM AND PEPPERS STIR FRY WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
We call this "Ham and Peppers" but there's onion and pineapple too. This is a great quick meal and an excellent use for leftover ham. The recipe was originally from a Doubleday Cookbook but has evolved during the past 12 years to suit our taste--we like the ham and onions slightly browned and the peppers crisp/tender. Serve over steamed rice and add soy sauce to taste. Note that this dish is best just after it's thickened and it doesn't reheat that well, but there's rarely any leftovers.
Provided by TommyGato
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the sauce by first stirring cornstarch with about 2 or 3 tbs.of the chicken broth in a small bowl.
- When the cornstarch is dissolved and smooth, stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Brown ham in 1/3 of butter over moderately high heat in a skillet or wok until it begins to brown.
- Remove and set the ham aside.
- Melt another 1/3 of the butter in the skillet or wok and sauté the onions.
- When they start to soften and turn translucent, add the peppers and the final 1/3 of the butter.
- When the onions have somewhat browned, add the ham and the pineapple, juice and all.
- Stir the sauce until smooth again (since the cornstarch tends to settle) and pour into skillet or wok.
- Increase heat and stir until the sauce begins to bubble.
- Reduce heat and stir for a minute or two until the cornstarch is fully cooked; if too thick, thin with a little water or broth.
- Serve over steamed rice as soon as possible. I like to sprinkle some dried hot red pepper flakes over it; I love hot food and this gives the dish some zing!
SPICY MUSTARD HAM GLAZE (NOT SWEET AT ALL)
I couldn't find a true savory ham glaze, so I made up my own. It turned out so well, I just had to share! I bought a large ham (bone-in of course!) that I wanted to use the left overs, for other yummies later in the week. I don't necessarily like the sweet ham glazes, as it seems to linger with the leftovers. This will be great in scalloped ham and potatoes, ham and beans, omlets, sandwiches.. you name it! Hope you enjoy!! :)
Provided by tlea73
Categories Ham
Time 8h10m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, wisk all ingredients together.
- 2. Pat ham dry with papertowel.
- 3. Schmear all over ham.
- I put mine in the slow cooker for 8 hours on low, or you could bake, roast, smoke, or grill the ham, depending on your preference. You could also marinate the ham before cooking, but I just didn't think about this until the morning of.
- I made a double batch of this to use as a dipping sauce as well. Delish!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.5, Fat 49.4, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 241.5, Sodium 1292.7, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 1, Protein 73.5
SWEET POTATO HAM BAKE
Three ingredients are all Jennette Fourne needs for this colorful hot dish, sized perfectly for two. "It's a good way to use up ham from the holidays," she writes from Detroit, Michigan.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2-3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a greased 1-qt. baking dish, layer half of the sweet potatoes, ham and cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 8-10 minutes longer of until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR HAM
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
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
BAKED HAM WITH SWEET GRAVY
Soooo many people have told me they have never had ham gravy. Boy, are they missing out. This is my favorite meal; baked ham with mashed potatoes and ham gravy. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Provided by Todd Berg
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Place ham in a large roasting pan, cut-side down. Press brown sugar evenly onto ham. Pour apple into roasting pan and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until ham is heated through, about 80 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let ham rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Pour remaining pan juices into a saucepan.
- Combine flour and milk in a jar with a lid; shake until mixture is blended.
- Bring pan juices to a boil. Slowly whisk flour mixture into the saucepan until gravy is thick, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 2920.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
SWEET POTATO AND HAM HASH
Tender sweet potatoes match up with ham, eggs and zippy seasonings for an impressive breakfast. Or serve it with salad and have an easy breakfast-for-dinner meal. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute sweet potatoes in butter and oil until crisp-tender. Add the onion, red pepper, green onions and chili pepper. Saute 4-5 minutes longer or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ham, pepper and salt., With the back of a spoon, make four wells in the potato mixture; add an egg to each well. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until egg whites are completely set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 271mg cholesterol, Sodium 1237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SMOKED HAM WITH SWEET COUNTRY MUSTARD SAUCE
On the buffet table, put the ham and mustard sauce next to the Caraway-Dill Biscuits so that your guests can make their own little sandwiches. Prepare the sauce one day ahead.
Categories Sauce Mustard Brunch No-Cook Christmas Easter Thanksgiving Buffet Vinegar Ham Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk sugar and vinegar in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Whisk in mustards. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate sauce 1 day. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Serve ham with sauce.
GLAZED HAM WITH SWEET POTATOES
"I took a class at a local junior college on cooking for singles," shares Eloise Smith from Willowbrook, Illinois. "This recipe is the perfect size, and I can reheat the second serving for lunch the next day."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine jam and mustard. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 15-30 seconds or until jam is melted; stir until blended. Set aside. , Place ham steak in an ovenproof skillet. Arrange sweet potatoes and peaches around ham. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon syrup. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes. Turn ham, peaches and potatoes. Brush ham with jam mixture; drizzle peaches and potatoes with remaining syrup. Broil 5 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SWEET SLOW COOKER HAM
This ham is so easy to put together and cook in a slow cooker, and with a meat thermometer you can't go wrong! The juices can be thickened with cornstarch at the end to make a glaze.
Provided by smoochthechef
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 5h35m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Spread about 3/4 of the brown sugar into the bottom of the crock of your slow cooker to cover completely. Place ham atop the brown sugar with the flat side facing down. Pour pineapple over the ham. Rub remaining brown sugar over the ham. Pour chai tea latte concentrate over the ham.
- Place cover on the slow cooker and cook on Low until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the ham reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 5 1/2 hours. Baste ham once or twice with juices while cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1689 mg, Sugar 39.3 g
SWEET AND SPICY HAM FRIED RICE
Pair sweet chili sauce with chili oil to get a sweet heat for this ham-and-shiitake rice dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the egg and swirl the skillet to make a flat egg pancake that's only half set, about 10 seconds; scoop out onto a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the ham and shiitakes and cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper, sweet chili sauce, ginger, soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the pepper are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, stirring to break up any clumps, and spread it out in the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Return the egg to the skillet and cook, stirring and breaking up the egg, to mix it in thoroughly, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt if needed. Stir in the chili oil, sprinkle with the scallions and serve.
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Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a bone-in ham. The bone adds flavor and helps to keep the ham moist.
- Score the ham before baking. This will help the glaze to penetrate the ham and create a crispy crust.
- Use a sweet glaze for the ham. This will help to balance out the salty flavor of the ham.
- Bake the ham at a low temperature for a long period of time. This will help to ensure that the ham is cooked through and tender.
- Let the ham rest before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the ham, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Sweet ham is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for a holiday meal or a casual get-together, sweet ham is sure to be a hit. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a sweet ham that will impress your friends and family.
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