Ham Slice With Pineapple-Orange Sauce

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Ham Slice With Pineapple-Orange Sauce to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Ham Slice With Pineapple-Orange Sauce, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 (2 pound) fully cooked ham
• steak (about 1 inch thick)
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened
• sliced pineapple
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cider or white wine
• vinegar
• dash ground ginger

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a skillet, brown ham in butter

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set juice aside

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Place pineapple over ham; set aside

Step 5: Technique & Execution

In a saucepan, combine orange juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, ginger and reserved pineapple juice; mix well

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened