Best Polynesian Ham Sauce Recipes

HAWAIIAN STYLE PINEAPPLE-GUAVA GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• 1. Place the ham and the drippings in a deep dish roasting pan.
• 2. Score the top of the ham, diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep and an inch apart. In each diagonal point (like a grid), push a whole clove in each point of the ham. Poke whole cloves around the sides of the ham.
• 3. Spread the yellow mustard onto the top of the ham and the cloves.
• 4. Pack the brown sugar on the top of the ham, making a slight mound.
• 5. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the brown sugar, over lapping them for a nice arrangement. Pour the pineapple juice into the roasting pan. Toothpick a maraschino cherry into the center of each pineapple ring to hold it there during the baking process.
• 6. Bake the ham at 275 degrees for 2 hours, tenting the ham with foil during the last 30 minutes of baking.
• 7. GLAZE:
• 8. Combine all the ingredients and cook over medium-low heat till well incorporated.
• 9. Set aside a cup of the cooked glaze mixture for the sauce.
• 10. Pour the remaining glaze over the ham during the last 1/2 an hour of baking.
• 11. SAUCE:
• 12. Combine the juices in the roasting pan with the ham glaze, cherry pie filling and raisins (opt.), in a saucepan and warm it over low heat. Remove from heat.
• 13. Slice the ham, use the pineapple rings and arrange it on a serving platter. Pour the hot sauce over the ham slices or serve it on the side.

HAWAIIAN HAM BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer ham, onion, green pepper, raisins and pineapple. , In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, mustard and salt. Stir in pineapple juice and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Remove from heat; stir in soy sauce. Pour over pineapple. Cover and bake 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.

POLYNESIAN HAM AND RICE

Steps:

• Mix reserved pineapple juice, the broth, rice, curry powder and red pepper in 10-inch skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork. Cover and let steam 5 minutes.
• Cut each pea pod crosswise in half. Stir pea pods, pineapple and ham into rice mixture. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot.

DAN'S FAMOUS TO DIE FOR POLYNESIAN HAM

Steps:

• I swore I'd never share this recipe, but here goes.
• Make slices on the whole ham 1/4" deep.
• Insert whole cloves 1 inch apart on whole ham.
• Mix all above ingredients (except for cloves) in a pot and heat on stove on low till sauce is warm.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Place ham in a large roasting pan.
• Pour most of sauce on ham (save about 1/4 cup).
• Place ham in oven with foil loosely on top.
• Baste with the sauce in roasting pan every 45 minutes (5-7 lb. Ham takes about 2 hours to cook).
• Slice ham.
• When ham is sliced brush on the saved 1/4 cup sauce (don't use the roasing pan sauce. It's too greasy).
• Serve immediately.
• The only problem with this recipe is that you will be asked to make it for every family function.
• Enjoy!

CRISPY HAWAIIAN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham, barbecue spice and scallion whites. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Lower the heat to medium. Toss the rice with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl. Add to the skillet and quickly stir so the ham and scallions get evenly distributed in the rice. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes so the bottom gets crispy.
• Combine the hoisin, soy, chile sauce and ginger in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the sauce to the skillet along with the peas and pineapple. Stir gently to combine, retaining the crispy bottom. Serve immediately topped with the fried egg, french-fried onions, sesame seeds and scallion greens.

POLYNESIAN HAM SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun.