3 cups ketchup
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke, optional
3 lbs thinly sliced deli ham
16 kaiser or ciabatta rolls, split
In a large saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in the liquid smoke, if using. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place ham in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Add the sauce, stirring gently to combine. Cook, covered, on low 2 to 3 hours or until heated through. Serve on the rolls with condiments of your choice, if desired.
Yield: 16 servings
recipe and photo TOH 2015
