Spiral Sliced Ham and Jezebel Sauce

This recipe provides instructions for creating a quick and simple Jezebel sauce, a zesty, spicy-sweet condiment featuring pineapple, apricot preserves, mustard, and horseradish. Designed to be served alongside reheated spiral-sliced ham and biscuits, it offers a classic Southern flavor pairing.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings 2 people

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Spoon or Whisk For combining ingredients

Ingredients

Main

1 spiral sliced ham reheated to package directions
1 15-ounce can crushed pineapple
1 10-ounce jar apricot all fruit preserves
3 tablespoons dry mustard
1/2 cup prepared horseradish from dairy aisle
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve with warm ham and biscuits.

Notes

Jezebel sauce is a classic Southern condiment known for its tangy, spicy-sweet flavor profile, typically pairing horseradish and mustard with fruit preserves. While this recipe keeps it simple, consider variations: adding a pinch of cayenne for extra heat, adjusting the horseradish amount to taste, or using a combination of mustards (like Dijon with dry). Ensure your horseradish is fresh from the dairy aisle for best pungency. This versatile sauce isn't just for ham; it's excellent with pork tenderloin, sausages, or served over cream cheese as a dip with crackers.