This easy marinated ham recipe is dripping in buttery deliciousness! It so easy you may want to make a double batch to freeze, for later!

How to amplify your next Ham Sandwich

My aunt would invite just us ladies over for a little delicate picnic at her house in the summertime. I’ll never forget these little ladies days out with my mom, my sister, her daughter and her.

The sandwiches would usually be chicken salad on white bread, cut into the cutest little triangles. She’d serve a cucumber salad, some fruit and some lemonade. We would dish up on the fancy china that she’d gotten out that day, just for this occasion. Then we would seemingly promenade to the sun room to enjoy our luncheon (said with my best english accent).

One time she made these delectable marinated ham sandwiches made served on a fresh, warm homemade bun. It was a bit more rustic that the delicate chicken or egg sandwiches that we were accustomed to during our visits.

A Buttery Ham Sandwich

Taking my first bite of this sandwich I knew it was going to be good as a squish of buttery juice dripped down my arm. I can still remember the taste of that sandwich sitting on her sunny front porch that day. Being was only about fourteen at the time and really had no need to ask for the recipe for this divine, buttery, bacon-tasting amazingness that I had just eaten. I just asked for another sandwich.

This marinated ham recipe will amp up your average ham sandwich. Marinated ham is buttery, savory and rich with flavor. We love how fast and easy this recipe is to make in the instant pot, too. 

Once we realized how fast and delicious this recipe was, we’d make it for graduation parties and more get togethers. Then the guys started asking for it to make the list of field meals that we served throughout the summer! We also love bring it to breakfast brunches with our Easy Bake Egg Strata, Creamy Orange Muffins and Gooey Caramel Rolls! And now, I’m salivating!

I decided to make an Instant Pot version of this recipe, which making bitting into this buttery ham, quicker than ever! Usually I will double the recipe, so my Instant Pot is the best way to make a bit lot of this at one time.

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Why You’ll Love Making this Marinated Ham Sandwich

• Turn everyday deli ham into something incredibly delicious and buttery.

• Your guests will never know you didn’t spend all day long marinated and cooking this ham.

• This recipe freezes really well and can easily be doubled for a large group or event.

• Utilize this marinated ham to elevate your BLTs, as a side at a brunch buffet or in a fresh bun sandwich.

Ingredients you need to Marinate Ham

1. Melted Butter
2. Sugar
3. Salt
4. Flour
5. Lemon Juice
6. Worcestershire Sauce
7. Hot sauce
8. Cayenne Pepper to taste
9. Water
10. 2 lbs of Sliced Ham (chose a thicker slice for more of a slab-style ham, or a thinner version that will fall apart and crumble more) I have tried all thicknesses and my favorite is the slab-style as you can always cut it up smaller later on if you chose.

How to Make the Ham Marinade:

In a medium saucepan Melt 1/2 C. (1 stick) of butter Add 1 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. flour 1 1/2 T. lemon juice 1 1/2 T. Worcestershire sauce Dash of hot sauce Dash of Cayenne pepper to taste 2/3 C. Water Bring to a boil, then pour over ham.

Instant Pot instructions for Making Marinated Ham

Loosely add 2 lbs. of shaved ham to your Instant Pot. We want to make sure the marinade can get through to each slice. Once the marinade has been brought to a boil, pour the ingredients over the ham. Close the lid and lock. Press the Meat button and increase time to 50 minutes.

 

The Best Ham Sandwich

I always double my batch of the marinaded ham so I can have leftovers or freeze some. We love how they dress up a BLT. This time of year we have so many fresh veggies, that it’s just the best treat! Our kids love eating just a pile of ham on a plate. But who could really blame them?  

 

 

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Questions People are asking about Marinated Ham

Tips about this Marinated Ham Recipe

• This marinated ham is hands down even better the second day. It’s great for making ahead of an event or party, letting it sit in the juices right in the IP pot then letting it heat up before serving it.

• If you know me we’ll, you know any versatile recipe is worth sharing about and I love a being able to use a recipe in many different ways, shapes and forms and this recipe is one of those!

• Are you sick of using this marinated ham in sandwiches? Cut it up and add it to eggs, omelets, casseroles, soups etc.

Let me know if you make this recipe and what you think! I’d love to hear how you like it!

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