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Prep Time : 15min
Course : Entree
Type of Prep : Simmer
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
 
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Sweet and Sour Ham with Rice

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Ham is cooked in a sweet and sour sauce then served with rice.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can (16 ounces) apricot halves in syrup
  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds cooked ham, cut in strips about 3 inches in length and 1/2-inch wide, about 3 cups ham strips
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 to 4 cups hot boiled rice

PREPARATION:

Drain apricots, reserving syrup. In a large saucepan, combine syrup, ham, green pepper, 3/4 cup chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, butter, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Blend cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup cold chicken broth; add to ham mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Boil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Add apricots and remove from heat. Spoon ham over servings of hot rice.
Ham and rice recipe serves 4 to 6.

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