Orange-Glazed Ham Kabobs

Leftover holiday ham? For a welcome change, try making this innovative dish using cooked ham. Directions call for broiling, but these tasty kabobs can also be grilled.

Recipe Ingredients:

24 (1-inch) fully cooked ham cubes, about 1 1/2 pounds
2 medium oranges, pared and cut into eighths
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 16 pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 16 pieces
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Cooking Directions:

1. Alternately thread three ham cubes, two orange pieces, 2 green pepper pieces and 2 red pepper pieces on each of eight skewers. Place on rack in broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
2. Combine orange juice, tomato paste and ginger; mix well. Brush kabobs with half of the sauce and continue broiling 2 to 3 minutes. Turn kabobs, brush with sauce and continue broiling 2 minutes or until done.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.