Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Prepare the Hawaiian Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Reduce heat to low and let it thicken slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Assemble the skewers by alternating the cubed ham, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and red onion wedges onto the skewers in any desired pattern.
- Brush the assembled skewers generously on all sides with about half of the prepared Hawaiian glaze. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting during cooking.
- Grill the skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, brushing with more glaze during the last 5 minutes of cooking until the ham is slightly caramelized and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- (Alternative Baking Instructions): Arrange the skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway and brushing with the remaining glaze until cooked through and nicely browned.
- Remove skewers from heat. Let them rest for 2 minutes before serving immediately, perhaps with an extra drizzle of any remaining warm glaze.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can sear the ham cubes lightly in a pan before skewering. Serve over steamed white rice to catch all the delicious glaze runoff.
