Virginia Ham BBQ Style

Virginia Ham BBQ Style

Shredded ham simmers in a tangy-sweet sauce for a quick, saucy sandwich filling.

Total 45 min Makes 6 servings Calories 320/serving

Dietary

Nut free

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat, Red meat

Diced or shredded Virginia ham simmers low and slow in a tomato-based tangy sauce until tender and well coated. The result is a saucy, savory filling piled onto soft buns for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner. It's a practical way to use leftover ham and comes together in under an hour.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups cooked Virginia ham, diced or shredded
  • 6 sandwich buns, split

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a 9-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and green bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in the ketchup, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

  4. Add the diced ham and stir to coat evenly in the sauce.

  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the ham is heated through, about 30 minutes.

  6. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional vinegar, sugar, or red pepper flakes as needed.

  7. Spoon the hot ham mixture onto split buns and serve immediately.

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    Virginia Ham BBQ Style

    Diced or shredded Virginia ham simmers low and slow in a tomato-based tangy sauce until tender and well coated. The result is a saucy, savory filling piled onto soft buns for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner. It's a practical way to use leftover ham and comes together in under an hour.

    45 min 6 servings 320 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 3 cups cooked Virginia ham, diced or shredded
    • 6 sandwich buns, split

    Method

    1. 1

      Melt the butter in a 9-inch skillet or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.

    2. 2

      Add the onion and green bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

    3. 3

      Stir in the ketchup, water, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

    4. 4

      Add the diced ham and stir to coat evenly in the sauce.

    5. 5

      Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the ham is heated through, about 30 minutes.

    6. 6

      Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional vinegar, sugar, or red pepper flakes as needed.

    7. 7

      Spoon the hot ham mixture onto split buns and serve immediately.