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Quick Ham with Acorn Squash

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Prep Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 slice smoked ham, about 1 inch thick, 1 pound
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple slices
  • 2 acorn squash, seeds and pulp removed, cut in 3/4-inch slices
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup syrup from pineapple
  • 1/2 cup pineapple preserves
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Preparation:

Directions for ham and acorn squash
Slash fat around the edge of ham slice at 2-inch intervals to prevent curling. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ham slice in vegetable oil. Turn ham; place pineapple slices on top of ham. Cut acorn squash slices in halves. Sprinkle acorn squash with salt and arrange around ham. combine pineapple syrup with pineapple preserves and crystallized ginger; drizzle over ham, pineapple, and acorn squash. Cover and simmer on medium low for about 30 minutes, or until squash is tender. Spoon sauce over squash occasionally, and add a little more pineapple syrup or juice or water if too dry.
Ham with acorn squash serves 4.

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