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Ham and Sweet Onion Sauce with Gourmet Green Beans
8 servings
2 hours total
  • Prepare ham; begin baking (1 hour, 30 minutes)
  • During last 10 minutes of bake time, begin green beans (10 minutes)
  • While ham stands, prepare onion sauce; complete green beans, slice ham, and serve (25 minutes)

Ham and Sweet Onion Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 semi-boneless ham half (about 6 lb)
  • Aluminum foil
  • 1 (0.87 oz) packet onion gravy mix
  • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple in juice
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup cream sherry
  • 2 tablespoons deli-style mustard
  • ⅓ cup water

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line roasting pan with foil; place ham flat-side down in pan (wash hands). Cover pan with foil, sealing tightly around edges.
    2. Bake 1 hour or until ham is 145°F (or cook following per pound package instructions). Remove ham from oven and let stand 10–20 minutes before slicing; temperature will rise 10–15°F during this time.
    3. Meanwhile, combine in medium saucepan: gravy mix, pineapple (do not drain), honey, sherry, mustard, and water; bring to a boil on medium-high, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat. Slice ham and serve with sauce.

Gourmet Green Beans

Ingredients

  • 2 (12 oz) bags snipped fresh green beans
  • 8 oz sliced fresh baby portabella mushrooms
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons garlic-herb butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps

    1. Cut bean into bite-size pieces if desired. Place beans, mushrooms, and water in microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH 12–14 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time, until beans are crisp-tender; drain.
    2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place butter in pan; swirl to coat. Add sesame seeds; heat 1–2 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned.
    3. Add beans and mushrooms to pan; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired tenderness. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, and apple pie for dessert.
  • The key to juicy, tender ham is low, slow cooking. Ham is best when heated at 350°F or less.

Ham and Sweet Onion Sauce

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Gourmet Green Beans

If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.

Ham and Sweet Onion Sauce

Amount per 1⁄12 recipe serving: Calories 460, Total Fat 31g, Sat Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 110mg, Sodium 1730mg, Total Carb 15g, Fiber 0g, Total Sugar 12g, (Incl. 10g Added Sugars), Protein 29g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 0%, Iron 0%, Potassium 0%

Gourmet Green Beans

Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 3.5g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 210mg, Total Carb 8g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 4g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 2g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 6%