Hawaiian Sauce For Ham Or Chicken Recipe

Elevate your ham or chicken to restaurant-worthy perfection with this luscious Hawaiian glaze! Inspired by a local favorite, this warm, sweet, and tangy sauce is incredibly easy to make. Imagine tender ham or juicy chicken glistening with a vibrant blend of pineapple, cherries, and a touch of spice. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a weeknight treat – this recipe is guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 309.1 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hawaiian Sauce For Ham Or Chicken

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How to Make Hawaiian Sauce For Ham Or Chicken

  1. If using for chicken, substitute 1 (20 ounce) can of pineapple chunks for the crushed pineapple.
  2. Strain the juice from one (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapple, reserving the juice.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved pineapple juice (from one 20 ounce can), two (6 ounce) cans of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugars dissolve.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
  6. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering pineapple mixture. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
  7. Stir in the 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple (or pineapple chunks for chicken) and 1 (15 ounce) can of cherry pie filling, including the cherry juice.
  8. Heat through gently for 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
  9. Transfer the glaze to a gravy boat and serve warm over your cooked ham or chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

268g

Fat

0g

Carbs

26g