Friends love these warm ham sandwiches and often ask me to make them. Since I know they are a crowd-pleaser, I double the recipe and serve them at potlucks.
—DANA KNOX BUTLER, PA
PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 2 HOURS • MAKES: 16 SERVINGS
3 cups ketchup
3 /4 cup chopped onion
3 /4 cup chopped green pepper
3 /4 cup packed brown sugar
1 /2 cup lemon juice
1 /3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 1 /4 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1 /2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
3 pounds thinly sliced deli ham
16 kaiser or ciabatta rolls, split
1. In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; if desired, stir in liquid smoke. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Place ham in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add sauce; stir gently to combine. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until heated through. Serve on rolls.
PER SERVING 1 sandwich: 348 cal., 4g fat ( 0 sat. fat ) , 38mg chol., 1744mg sod., 57g carb. ( 26g sugars, 2g fiber ) , 21g pro.
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I really enjoyed these sandwiches. My kitchen smelled amazing, and my husband loved them. I topped my sandwich with some coleslaw. Delicious!
—HAVINGFUNWITHMYFAMILY
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