Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecues Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 22, 2003

What is chipped ham??? Yunz gotta be a 'Burgher to know that chipped ham is shaved ham. Any kind of deli baked ham can be used, cut very thinly or shaved. In Pittsburgh, it is "chipped". An early version of this dish used a local brand, Isaly's Chipped Chopped Ham, a rather greasy but tasty composite loaf. One of those things you really didn't want to know what the contents really were. Anyway, I use a similar recipe with more vinegar and brown sugar, and onions and garlic, too. This is a very convenient and good-tasting sandwich to take to a picnic (use the crockpot) or to sell at a fund-raiser.

—PatsyK

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 30, 2009

We r from Pgh.. don't live there now so can't get the Islay's but as every1 else suggested just asked for thin sliced or shaved ham. I make it in a crock pot: layering meat, bbq sauce,lil ketchup, sprinkle brown sugar, relish, lil mustard.. just keep layering & stirring & then let all flavors combine on low til warm. Not an actual "recipe" cuz it's all by taste, in our family for years! I made 'em up here in northern NY & no1 had ever had anything like them. Pgh original anyway u make them!

—ArmyOf5

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82 Ratings

Jan 12, 2005

Yins are gonna love 'ese chipped ham barbecues. Perfect for watching them Stillers play football on the Norside of dahntahn.

—IMLADRISCHEF

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Jul 04, 2006

I live in Pgh now, but I didn't grow up here. Knowing how particular Pittsburghers can be about their ham bbq, I was nervous to try making it myself. But, I made your recipe, and all my hubby's relatives (natives)have absolutely RAVED about it, saying it is the best they've had. It made me proud, so thanks a ton! That was 2 years ago, and I still make it often. I make it exactly as written, too :)

—KRISPIETREAT

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Sep 26, 2005

WOO HOO! Finally a recipe that tasted just as I remembered it! I added a tbsp of grape jelly b/c I was told my uncle used to do the same thing, but kept everything else the same. Thanks for the recipe!!

—Faith

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Apr 10, 2005

Gotta love anything Pittsburgh! My children were both born at Magee Womens and we lived in da Burgh for 11 years! Anyway, we love these. When in a hurry, I just put the ham in the skillet, put either Sweet Baby Ray's or KC Masterpiece on and get the mixture good and thick, then I add a little Sprite or other lemon lime drink, thicken that a bit and have the most delicious sandwiches! My oldest asks me for these and now can make them himself! Go Pens, Steelers and Pirates!

—Butterfly Flutterby

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Jul 13, 2003

I am from Pgh and this is one of the best recipes for using chipped ham that I have found...THANKS!!!

—MCBURNEY

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Feb 03, 2006

A Pittsburgh tradition! And ohhhhhhh so good. Have to buy Isaly's Chipped Ham to be authentic though! Will be on a lot of Super Bowl tables this weekend. Go Steelers!!!!!

—NUTSABOUTCOOKIN

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Nutrition

Calories
327 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
41.4 g
13%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
10.5 g
16%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
16.9 g
34%

Sodium
1858 mg
74%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pittsburgh Chipped Ham Barbecues

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 327
** Calories from Fat: 95

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 10.5g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 3.2g 16 %
** Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
** Sodium 1858mg 74 %
** Potassium 487mg 14 %
** Total Carbohydrates 41.4g 13 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
** Protein 16.9g 34 %
** Sugars 14.6g
** Vitamin A 10 %
** Vitamin C 11 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 25 %
** Thiamin 72 %
** Niacin 61 %
** Vitamin B6 22 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.