Smithfield
Reinvent a summer grilling classic with these Hawaiian Ham Skewers, which combine the smokiness of Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham with the sweetness of fresh pineapple.
Hawaiian Ham Skewers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Hawaiian Glaze Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger root, minced or grated
Ham Skewers Ingredients
- 4-6 skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds Smithfield Ham Steaks, cut into 1 1/2-2-inch squares
- 1 large red onion, cut into eight wedges, root end intact
- 2-3 sweet bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-2-inch pieces
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 4 ounces fresh button or crimini mushrooms, halved (optional)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish
Directions
To prepare glaze: In small bowl, whisk ketchup, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger root until combined; reserve, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
Heat grill to medium-high. Skewer ham, onion, bell pepper, pineapple and mushrooms by alternating pieces and brush with about one-third of glaze.
Grill 8-12 minutes, or until slightly charred and vegetables are cooked as desired, turning as needed. Glaze skewers about halfway through cooking and again before serving. Garnish with green onion.
(article courtesy of Family Features and Smithfield)