Skillet Grilled Ham with Glazed Pineapple and Sweet & Sour Asparagus

 

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) slice ham (about 1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces

1 can chunk pineapple *reserve juice*

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1 tablespoon butter 

1 teaspoon dark brown sugar 

Preparation

1. If you have cast iron toss in a dab of butter and bring to medium high heat.  (If not, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat along with a little olive oil).  Add ham; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan; keep warm.
2. Combine pineapple, syrup, and curry powder; toss well.
3. Melt 1 tbsp butter in pan over medium heat; add pineapple mixture. Cook 1-2 minutes or until pineapple is tender, stirring frequently. Add brown sugar; cook 1 minute or until sugar melts. Serve glazed pineapple over ham.


Sweet and Sour Asparagus

 In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium.  Add asparagus (you can use fresh or frozen) and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp-tender, 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Add 1/4 cup pineapple juice and cook 1 minute longer.