10 Minute BBQ Ham Sandwiches Recipe + VIDEO (2024)

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written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 9 votes

Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 6 sandwiches

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Last updated on June 3, 2020

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Sweet, smoky ham in an easy homemade barbecue sauce that you can whip up in 10 minutes! Beat the dinner time rush with this quick, flavorful meal! Includes step by step recipe video.

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We love, love, love this recipe.

I wish I could remember where I found this recipe…. possibly in a Taste of Home magazine that I stole from my mom. We have been enjoying this recipe for years, whenever we have some ham kicking around and need a super kick and flavorful meal! (Which is often when you have a 2 and a 4 year old in the house, tugging at your leg and not so patiently awaiting their lunch.) Just don’t forget the napkins — you’ll need them!

It is such an easy recipe! And the sauce is perfectly sweet and sour and would be great on just about anything. You can make it on the stovetop just like this, or you can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook on low for 3-4 hours until hot and thickened.

I know that our minds are onto summer and way past Easter, but this would also be a great recipe for using up leftover Easter or Christmas ham. Throw in some veggies and serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a full meal deal!

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Feel free to smother these with any toppings you prefer on a barbecue ham sandwich: cole slaw, pickles, cheese, lettuce, etc. Me? I’m a meat-on-a-bun kind of girl. No interference (although I’m slowly coming around 😉 )

And might I recommend you slap your leftover barbecue ham between two slices of bread with a nice thick layer of cheese for the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich? I promise you won’t regret it.

Recipe and photos updated from June 30, 2014

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10-Minute BBQ Ham Sandwiches

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 9 votes

Perfectly sweet and sour ham sandwiches, ready in 10 minutes! How can you go wrong?

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Main Course

Servings 6 sandwiches

Calories 370cal

Ingredients

▢ 3/4 cup water
▢ 1 cup ketchup
▢ 1/4 cup brown sugar
▢ 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
▢ 2 tablespoons white vinegar
▢ 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
▢ 1-2 tablespoons corn starch prepared with equal parts water as needed
▢ 1 1/2 lbs shaved deli ham

Instructions

Combine water through mustard in a large pan over high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 3-4 minutes to bring flavours together.
Stir in corn starch and water mixture until you reach desired thickness.
Add ham and heat through, 3-4 minutes.
Serve on your favourite bun or roll.

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Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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Michelle says
August 16, 2023 at 4:04 pm
Could I double this with simply doubling all ingredients in a crockpot?
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- The Recipe Rebel says
  August 21, 2023 at 10:07 pm
  Maybe? It’s not something I’ve tried so can’t say for sure. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes!
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Kathy says
August 1, 2022 at 9:58 am
This is an eastern recipe. Specifically the Pittsburgh PA area. The ham is called chipped ham, which is chopped ham that is sliced razor thin. Always got the ham at a store called Isleys. My grandfather had a restaurant and was known for this sandwich. Many memories attached to this. And I still make it for my family.
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Jeannine says
September 11, 2019 at 6:39 pm
It’s a Pittsburgh staple and so versatile. I use pickle juice in lieu of vinegar, for a different flavor, pop instead of sugar. It’s fun to just go a little creative to see what works. I’ve also heard of folks asking grape jelly instead of sugar.
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- Ashley Fehr says
  September 16, 2019 at 2:50 pm
  I love those ideas!
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Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
May 5, 2017 at 9:45 am
Perfect quick and easy meal! My kids would love this – and I’m always looking for new recipes to use up leftover ham in after Christmas and Easter!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  May 8, 2017 at 8:09 am
  Yes, perfect for that! Thanks Stacey!
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Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
May 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm
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OMG a grilled cheese version of this sounds incredible! That’s what I want for lunch RIGHT NOW!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  May 8, 2017 at 8:08 am
  Haha! Me too 🙂
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marcie says
May 4, 2017 at 9:19 am
Oh this sauce sounds so good! My boys would especially be all over these sandwiches. I think they look delicious and I’d love a side of slaw to go alongside!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  May 8, 2017 at 8:09 am
  Oh that would be awesome! Thanks Marcie!
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
May 4, 2017 at 6:14 am
Mmm I can see why you love this recipe, it looks delicious! I’m always down for 10 minute meals, especially when it involves barbecue. Sounds like the ham is flavored perfectly and I can only imagine how good this must taste as leftovers, or as you suggested, a grilled cheese!
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- Ashley Fehr says
  May 8, 2017 at 8:09 am
  Thanks Gayle! It’s definitely one that’s stuck with us over the years!
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Joel says
October 5, 2016 at 8:58 pm
What kind of buns do you recommend for the ham barbecue sandwich. ..I think it’s important.
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- Ashley Fehr says
  October 6, 2016 at 9:23 am
  I use regular dinner rolls or hamburger buns — these ones most often: https://www.thereciperebel.com/buttery-whole-wheat-bread-machine-rolls/
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Elaine Wiley says
September 30, 2016 at 4:20 pm
I made this and served it over steamed rice with steamed vegetables! Excellent.
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Michelle says
May 17, 2016 at 5:27 pm
So are all the ingredients combined in step one other than the corn starch and ham? I seem to be missing something
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- Ashley Fehr says
  May 17, 2016 at 7:16 pm
  Yes, that’s correct! You’ll bring the flavors together, thicken with corn starch and add the ham. How did it go?
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Dorinda says
September 23, 2014 at 5:33 pm
You just hit a memory nerve with me. Mom used to make something similar to this when I was young (back in the dark ages). Thanks, I’ll give it a whirl.
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- Ashley says
  September 23, 2014 at 5:40 pm
  I’m glad! I hope you like it 🙂
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Toni says
September 7, 2014 at 4:38 pm
This was very good, but it seems a little spicy. You think if I just add half the Worcestershire sauce (which is 2 TBS.) or maybe even just 1 TBS. it would be milder? It has a great flavor, but a little too tangy so I’m thinking it was the Worcestershire sauce. Once I put everything in except the vinegar, I tasted it then opted not to put the vinegar in because I think sometimes with mustard it is enough.
All and all it has a great combination and flavor!
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- Ashley says
  September 7, 2014 at 8:09 pm
  It definitely depends on your tastes. We honestly don’t find it spicy at all. I’d say Worcestershire has more of a savory flavour than spicy. It might just depend on which brand of ketchup, Worcestershire, etc you’re using — there might be a little spice in the ones you used.
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Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas says
July 6, 2014 at 2:44 pm
Oh boy, this sounds so fantastic. I have deli ham in the refrigerator right now. I’m making this for dinner this week for sure! YUM. This will be the featured link up on Tips and Tricks for Fearlessly Creative Mammas this week. We hope you will link up again this week.
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- Ashley says
  July 6, 2014 at 4:22 pm
  Thanks! Hope you like it!
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Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
July 2, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Oh man, I just found a recipe for lunch later this week! I’m all about the bbq-flavors in the summer and this looks perfect! 😀
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- Ashley says
  July 2, 2014 at 6:42 pm
  If love to hear how you like it if you try it! I just love the convenience of deli ham 🙂
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Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
July 1, 2014 at 11:33 pm
okay this looks like something that I’m going to make, stat. Not like, oh, I’m leaving a fluffy comment full of this looks amazing and all that crap. This is happening and I will report back soon. EXCITED. way to rock dinnertime Ashley! 🙂
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- Ashley says
  July 2, 2014 at 11:37 am
  Haha, do let me know how you like it! We’ve been making this for quite some time and it’s always a favorite!
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Matt Robinson says
June 30, 2014 at 12:42 pm
I saw “10 minutes” and had to check this out. Love this! We are all about quick and easy meals here.
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- Ashley says
  June 30, 2014 at 1:05 pm
  Thanks Matt! Using deli ham makes it so convenient — it’s one of our favorites!
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How long do you cook ham on the barbecue? ›

In a large bowl, combine water, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and mustard; pour over ham and stir well. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. Serve on buns.

How many pounds of chipped ham per person? ›

The best rule of thumb for ham is to plan about 1/2 pound per person when picking a bone-in ham (it's heavier) and 1/3 pound if boneless. Look, at the end of the day, some people will eat more than expected, some will eat less—it'll even out.

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How to barbecue a spiral ham? ›

Prepare smoker for indirect cooking at 250-275°F using a few chunks of cherry wood for smoke flavor. Remove spiral ham from packaging and coat the outside with the Dijon Mustard. Apply a light coat of The BBQ Rub over the dijon. Place the ham on the smoker and cook for 2 1/2 hours.

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What is a chopped ham? ›

Chopped ham is a mixture of ham chunks and trimmings and seasonings, ground together and then packaged into loaves. By chipping or shaving the meat loaf against a commercial meat slicer blade, the resultant thinly sliced product has a different texture and flavor compared to thickly sliced ham.

Is a 10 pound ham enough for 12 people? ›

10 people: 3 to 5 pounds. 12 people: 4 to 6 pounds. 16 people: 5 to 8 pounds. 20 people: 6 ¾ to 10 pounds.

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What size ham will feed 30 people? ›

A whole bone-in ham (19lbs average weight) serves up to 30 or 40 people. Definitely the right choice for family reunions and other big get-togethers. A whole boneless ham (6.7lbs average weight) serves roughly 25 people.

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How much sliced ham per person for sandwiches? ›

The general rule of thumb is to purchase two to three ounces of deli meat for each sandwich you will make. Yes, it is that simple. Another rule of thumb is to order more than that by the sandwich or per person for the meal. It's never a bad day when you have too much deli meat.

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How many sandwiches can you get out of a pound of ham? ›

Wondering how much deli meat you should order on your next visit? Here's a good rule of thumb: 1 pound of deli meat, sliced sandwich style, makes about 5 – 6 sandwiches. Cheese slices should be ordered thinner than deli meat, so you'll have more cheese slices to layer on. Order away!

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Is chipped ham the same as chopped ham? ›

All About Chipped Chopped Ham

There are two parts to chipped chopped ham: the first is the type of ham (chopped) and the second is how it's sliced (chipped). It starts with a loaf (yes, loaf) of chopped ham, which is made of ham, ham trimmings, and seasonings ground up and formed into a mold.

How many people does 1 pound of sliced ham serve? ›

With a bone-in ham, plan on ⅓ to ½ pound of meat per person (or 2 to 3 servings per pound), or more if you want leftovers. For a boneless ham, figure about ¼ pound per person, or more for leftovers.

How to elevate a ham sandwich? ›

Just place ham, apples, honey, arugula, and goat cheese on top of a sliced baguette drizzled with olive oil. Use kale instead of arugula or crumb up some Ricotta instead of goat cheese. Make a fresh apple slaw to serve with your sandwich.

10 Minute BBQ Ham Sandwiches Recipe + VIDEO (2024)

10-Minute BBQ Ham Sandwiches

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