CARIBBEAN HAM RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large stockpot of large container, add the ham, fill the container or pot with water to cover. Soak the ham for 24 hours, changing the water 3 times.
• Slice the celery stalk, peel and cut the carrots. Stick the cloves to the onion and set everything aside.
• Remove the ham from the soaking liquid and rinse. In another stockpot, place the ham, celery, carrots, onion, bouquet garni made with 2 sprigs of parsley, 1 large sprig of thyme and one large bay leaf. Add wine and peppercorn. You may add a little bit of salt if desired but not necessary. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Let ham cook for about 2 hours over low to medium heat.
• Remove ham from cooking liquid. If desired remove rind from ham. Pour the pineapple syrup over ham and sprinkle brown sugar all over ham also. Place ham under the broiler and let caramelized on all sides. Remove immediately after ham is well caramelized. Set aside
• In a small pan, melt the butter and add the pineapple slices. Heat slices on both sides. Remove from heat and decorate the ham with the pineapple slices and with the veggies

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Spread sour cream mixture in pita halves.
• Place ham and pineapple in pita halves; sprinkle evenly with cilantro and green onion. Top with alfalfa sprouts. Serve immediately.