For an even richer flavor, consider using smoked ham. If you can't find chipped chopped ham, thinly sliced deli ham works well as a substitute. Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preferred level of sweetness. Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato salad for a complete meal.
Pittsburgh Ham Barbecues
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS162
Relive the classic flavors of Pittsburgh with these irresistible ham barbecue sandwiches! Featuring thinly sliced ham simmered in a sweet, tangy, and utterly addictive sauce, piled high on toasted kaiser rolls and finished with a generous dollop of pickle relish, these sandwiches are a nostalgic taste of the Steel City.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate57 g
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Cholesterol69 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein18 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium2278 mg
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Sugar29 g
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Fat27 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
0 mins
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
02
Step
22 mins
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard; simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in ham; cook until sauce is bubbling and ham is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
03
Step
7 mins
Meanwhile, heat kaiser rolls in the preheated oven until toasted, 5 to 7 minutes.
04
Step
0 mins
Divide ham mixture among toasted rolls; top with pickle relish. Serve hot.
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Lonny Kerluke
May 4, 2025I was a little hesitant about the vinegar, but it really balanced out the sweetness of the ketchup. Perfect!
Ashlee Rowe
Apr 23, 2025I couldn't find chipped ham, but the thinly sliced deli ham worked just fine. Great recipe!
Shad Sporer
Mar 25, 2025Next time I'm going to try it with Hawaiian rolls for mini sliders.
Destini Bartoletti
Mar 6, 2025I’ve been searching for a good recipe for these for years, and this is the one!
Deron Schaefer
Mar 4, 2025The sauce is absolutely delicious! I even used it as a dipping sauce for fries.
Ricky Kohler
Jul 29, 2024This recipe is spot on! Tastes just like the Pittsburgh ham barbecues I remember growing up.
Ruth Barton
Jul 1, 2024The smoked paprika suggestion was a game-changer! Added such a nice flavor.
Kavon Kihn
Apr 3, 2024My family devoured these! They were gone in minutes.
Robbie Oreilly
Nov 29, 2023So easy to make and everyone loved them! Will definitely be making these again.