Ham with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Ham with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained; 2 tablespoons orange marmalade; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 bone-in fully cooked ham steak (1-1/2 pounds)

A dear friend shared this recipe when she moved from Hawaii to Colorado. Now it’s one of my favorite ways to eat ham. I get lots of requests for the recipe when I make it for guests. —Dawn Wilson, Buena Vista, Colorado

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bone-in fully cooked ham steak (1-1/2 pounds)

Directions

Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients.
Place ham steak on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 140°. Cut ham into serving-size pieces. Serve with pineapple salsa.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 228 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1366mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

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Originally published as Ham Slice with Pineapple Salsa in Taste of Home February/March 2006

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eileen344

Apr 13, 2019

Is there something that can be substituted for the cilantro? We don't care for it.
bakergirl00

Nov 19, 2015

Loved this salsa!! Used it as an appetizer with tortilla chips instead of with the ham. Delish!
PageRD

Oct 3, 2015

While this was a nice accompaniment to a ham steak, the cilantro seemed to overwhelm the dish. I love cilantro, but I would cut it back and maybe add a little more jalapeno for more heat.
kleescraga

Jul 19, 2015

Excellent accompaniment. The only changes I made were to use frozen pineapple chunks and jalapenos from a jar because they were what I had on hand. Actually I think the frozen pineapple would create a fresher taste and less sweet than canned. The result was awesome and I will definitely use it again. We have ham steaks on a regular basis and I am always looking for sauce recipes for it.
plumjas30

Aug 2, 2013

This is just the right amount of "kick" that ham steaks need, with the great taste of fruit. Only had tidbits, but it was wonderful! Thank you