Hat's Off to Ham Recipe

Name: Hat's Off to Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 -inch-thick slices pineapple, cored; 4 ounces country ham, diced; 9 green olives stuffed with pimentos; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 tablespoon minced freeze-dried pineapples; 1/4 tablespoon ground ginger; 1/4 tablespoon lemon zest; Salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 small white onion, thinly sliced; 3 cups white vinegar; 1/4 cup salt; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 clove garlic, minced; 20 green beans; 9 maraschino cherries, minced; Ground black pepper; Olive oil, for frying; 2 slices maple-cured ham, cut on the diagonal to create a triangle-esque shape; 4 dried pineapple rings; 12 whole maraschino cherries; Special equipment: 1 1/2-to-2-inch wide by 2-inch deep ring mold and 4-inch wooden skewers

Servings: persons

4 1/2 -inch-thick slices pineapple, cored
4 ounces country ham, diced
9 green olives stuffed with pimentos
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon minced freeze-dried pineapples
1/4 tablespoon ground ginger
1/4 tablespoon lemon zest
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
3 cups white vinegar
1/4 cup salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
20 green beans
9 maraschino cherries, minced
Ground black pepper
Olive oil, for frying
2 slices maple-cured ham, cut on the diagonal to create a triangle-esque shape
4 dried pineapple rings
12 whole maraschino cherries
Special equipment: 1 1/2-to-2-inch wide by 2-inch deep ring mold and 4-inch wooden skewers

1
For the ham salad: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
2
Grill the pineapple slices so there are hatch marks on each side.
3
Transfer the pineapple to a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the fridge to cool.
4
In a food processor, pulse the ham until coarsely chopped and transfer to a medium bowl.
5
Chop the green olives in the food processor until coarsely chopped.
6
Transfer the olives to the ham and add the mayo, freeze-dried pineapple, ginger and lemon zest.
7
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
8
For the spicy pickle cherry salad: In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions.
9
Saute until slightly translucent.
10
Add the vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper flakes and garlic and bring to a simmer.
11
Remove from the heat and add the green beans, minced maraschino cherries and a pinch of black pepper.
12
Let steep for 5 minutes, and then let cool.
13
Fill a deep skillet 1/4-inch deep with oil and heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Fry the ham slices until they become slightly browned and starts to curl up at the edges, 1 to 2 minutes.
14
Drain on paper towels.
15
Assemble the skewers with pieces of ham, dried pineapple rings and 3 whole cherries.
16
Cut the grilled pineapple ring using the ring mold.
17
Place the pineapple in the bottom of the mold and top with ham salad to fill halfway.
18
Layer the spicy pickle cherry salad on the ham salad.
19
Remove the mold and top with a skewer.
20
This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
21
The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

1336

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 -inch-thick slices pineapple, cored, 4 ounces country ham, diced, 9 green olives stuffed with pimentos, 1 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Hat's Off to Ham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hat's Off to Ham

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