~ saucy ham sandwiches - a western pa staple

Name: ~ Saucy Ham Sandwiches - A Western PA Staple
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pound(s) thin sliced off the bone ham - chipped ham ( which is hard find, other than around here) or i've used virginia baked - chop into large pieces; 1 stick(s) butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic paste; 2 cup(s) ketchup; 1/4 cup(s) sweet baby rays barbecue sauce; 1/4 - 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/3 cup(s) rice or white vinegar; 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar - or to taste; 2 - 3 teaspoon(s) mustard; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; hard - rolls for serving - or kaiser rolls

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Aug 31, 2015

I grew up eating these sweet, tangy sandwiches. It's a staple in the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. You can always count on these being served at parties, picnics, potlucks. It can be kept warm in a slow cooker as well. Not only are they yummy, they're also quick to whip together. Enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 - 12 sandwiches

Ingredients

3 pounds thin sliced off the bone ham - chipped ham ( which is hard find, other than around here) or i've used virginia baked - chop into large pieces
1 stick butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup sweet baby rays barbecue sauce
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
1/3 cup rice or white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar - or to taste
2 - 3 teaspoons mustard
2 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
hard - rolls for serving - or kaiser rolls

How To Make ~ saucy ham sandwiches - a western pa staple

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook until tender. Add garlic and cook another minute.

Step 2

Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, water, barbecue sauce, mustard and Worcestershire sauce...combine well and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes.
Step 3

Stir in the ham and simmer another 10 - 12 minutes or until heated well throughout.
Step 4

Toast buns if desired. Add ham and we add thin sliced sweet onion. Sometimes we add some relish as well. Enjoy!
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