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 whenever I make it for guests.
—DAWN WILSON BUENA VISTA, CO
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bone-in fully cooked ham steak (1 1/2 pounds)
1. For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside.
2. Place ham steak on an ungreased rack in a broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 140°. Cut into serving-size pieces; serve with salsa.
NOTE Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.