Pittsburgh-Style Ham BBQ Sandwiches (Edit recipe)

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A recent trip to Lancaster, PA brought back memories of my first Ham BBQ sandwich at a family picnic near Pittsburgh more than 25 years ago. This western Pennsylvania favorite features thinly sliced chipped ham simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce and served on toasted buns. My version uses smoked chipped ham and a lower-sugar sauce for an easy, nostalgic meal that's perfect for cookouts, parties, and busy weeknights.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

9

Serves: 6

Ingredients

1 lb Deli Ham, thinly sliced, chipped ham works best
1 cup No Sugar Ketchup - True Made Foods
4 Tbsp Brown Monkfruit and Erythritol Sweetener (Brown Sugar Replacement) - Lakanto
3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Yellow Mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
0.25 cup Water, add more for a thinner sauce, add less for a thicker sauce
6 Hamburger Buns, for serving
2 Tbsp Butter, Salted, for toasting buns

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

In a small slow cooker, whisk together the ketchup, brown sweetener, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and water.
Add the chipped ham and stir well to coat the slices evenly in the sauce.
Cover and cook on low for about 1 hour, or until the ham is heated through and the sauce is lightly simmering.
If the mixture becomes too thick, stir in a little additional water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Butter the tops and bottoms of the hamburger buns and toast them in a skillet until golden brown.
Pile the warm Ham BBQ mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.

Notes

Tips for the Best Ham BBQ: Ask your deli to slice the ham as thin as possible; Don't overcook the ham; it only needs to heat through; The sauce should be thinner than traditional barbecue sauce; Toasting the buns prevents them from becoming soggy; This recipe can easily be doubled for parties.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	132
Fat:	6 g
Carbohydrates:	14 g
Protein:	12 g
Cholesterol:	40 g
Sodium:	881 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	6 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.