The Recipe Rebel / Dinner
written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Servings 6 sandwiches
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Last updated on June 3, 2020
Sweet, smoky ham in an easy homemade barbecue sauce that you can whip up in 10 minutes! Beat the dinner time rush with this quick, flavorful meal! Includes step by step recipe video.
We love, love, love this recipe.
I wish I could remember where I found this recipe…. possibly in a Taste of Home magazine that I stole from my mom. We have been enjoying this recipe for years, whenever we have some ham kicking around and need a super kick and flavorful meal! (Which is often when you have a 2 and a 4 year old in the house, tugging at your leg and not so patiently awaiting their lunch.) Just don’t forget the napkins — you’ll need them!
It is such an easy recipe! And the sauce is perfectly sweet and sour and would be great on just about anything. You can make it on the stovetop just like this, or you can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 3-4 hours until hot and thickened.
I know that our minds are onto summer and way past Easter, but this would also be a great recipe for using up leftover Easter or Christmas ham. Throw in some veggies and serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a full meal deal!
Feel free to smother these with any toppings you prefer on a barbecue ham sandwich: cole slaw, pickles, cheese, lettuce, etc. Me? I’m a meat-on-a-bun kind of girl. No interference (although I’m slowly coming around 😉 )
And might I recommend you slap your leftover barbecue ham between two slices of bread with a nice thick layer of cheese for the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich? I promise you won’t regret it.
Recipe and photos updated from June 30, 2014
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Pin this recipe to your favorite board10-Minute BBQ Ham Sandwiches
written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 8 votes
Perfectly sweet and sour ham sandwiches, ready in 10 minutes! How can you go wrong?
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ReviewPrep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 370cal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1-2 tablespoons corn starch prepared with equal parts water as needed
- 1 1/2 lbs shaved deli ham
Instructions
Combine water through mustard in a large pan over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 3-4 minutes to bring flavours together.
Stir in corn starch and water mixture until you reach desired thickness.
Add ham and heat through, 3-4 minutes.
Serve on your favourite bun or roll.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 370cal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1834mg | Potassium: 554mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!
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Michelle says
Could I double this with simply doubling all ingredients in a crockpot?
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The Recipe Rebel says
Maybe? It’s not something I’ve tried so can’t say for sure. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!
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Kathy says
This is an eastern recipe. Specifically the Pittsburgh PA area. The ham is called chipped ham, which is chopped ham that is sliced razor thin. Always got the ham at a store called Isleys. My grandfather had a restaurant and was known for this sandwich. Many memories attached to this. And I still make it for my family.
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Jeannine says
It’s a Pittsburgh staple and so versatile. I use pickle juice in lieu of vinegar, for a different flavor, pop instead of sugar. It’s fun to just go a little creative to see what works. I’ve also heard of folks asking grape jelly instead of sugar.
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Ashley Fehr says
I love those ideas!
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Perfect quick and easy meal! My kids would love this – and I’m always looking for new recipes to use up leftover ham in after Christmas and Easter!
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Ashley Fehr says
Yes, perfect for that! Thanks Stacey!
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OMG a grilled cheese version of this sounds incredible! That’s what I want for lunch RIGHT NOW!
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Ashley Fehr says
Haha! Me too 🙂
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marcie says
Oh this sauce sounds so good! My boys would especially be all over these sandwiches. I think they look delicious and I’d love a side of slaw to go alongside!
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Ashley Fehr says
Oh that would be awesome! Thanks Marcie!
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Mmm I can see why you love this recipe, it looks delicious! I’m always down for 10 minute meals, especially when it involves barbecue. Sounds like the ham is flavored perfectly and I can only imagine how good this must taste as leftovers, or as you suggested, a grilled cheese!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle! It’s definitely one that’s stuck with us over the years!
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Joel says
What kind of buns do you recommend for the ham barbecue sandwich. ..I think it’s important.
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Ashley Fehr says
I use regular dinner rolls or hamburger buns — these ones most often: https://www.thereciperebel.com/buttery-whole-wheat-bread-machine-rolls/
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Elaine Wiley says
I made this and served it over steamed rice with steamed vegetables! Excellent.
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Michelle says
So are all the ingredients combined in step one other than the corn starch and ham? I seem to be missing something
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Ashley Fehr says
Yes, that’s correct! You’ll bring the flavors together, thicken with corn starch and add the ham. How did it go?
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Dorinda says
You just hit a memory nerve with me. Mom used to make something similar to this when I was young (back in the dark ages). Thanks, I’ll give it a whirl.
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Ashley says
I’m glad! I hope you like it 🙂
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Toni says
This was very good, but it seems a little spicy. You think if I just add half the Worcestershire sauce (which is 2 TBS.) or maybe even just 1 TBS. it would be milder? It has a great flavor, but a little too tangy so I’m thinking it was the Worcestershire sauce. Once I put everything in except the vinegar, I tasted it then opted not to put the vinegar in because I think sometimes with mustard it is enough.
All and all it has a great combination and flavor!Reply
Ashley says
It definitely depends on your tastes. We honestly don’t find it spicy at all. I’d say Worcestershire has more of a savory flavour than spicy. It might just depend on which brand of ketchup, Worcestershire, etc you’re using — there might be a little spice in the ones you used.
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Oh boy, this sounds so fantastic. I have deli ham in the refrigerator right now. I’m making this for dinner this week for sure! YUM. This will be the featured link up on Tips and Tricks for Fearlessly Creative Mammas this week. We hope you will link up again this week.
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Ashley says
Thanks! Hope you like it!
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Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
Oh man, I just found a recipe for lunch later this week! I’m all about the bbq-flavors in the summer and this looks perfect! 😀
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Ashley says
If love to hear how you like it if you try it! I just love the convenience of deli ham 🙂
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okay this looks like something that I’m going to make, stat. Not like, oh, I’m leaving a fluffy comment full of this looks amazing and all that crap. This is happening and I will report back soon. EXCITED. way to rock dinnertime Ashley! 🙂
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Ashley says
Haha, do let me know how you like it! We’ve been making this for quite some time and it’s always a favorite!
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Matt Robinson says
I saw “10 minutes” and had to check this out. Love this! We are all about quick and easy meals here.
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Ashley says
Thanks Matt! Using deli ham makes it so convenient — it’s one of our favorites!
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