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Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

A vibrant Easter brunch main featuring tender ham and sweet pineapple chunks glazed with a honey bourbon sauce, served sizzling with bell peppers and red onions for a perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet is George T. Stagg Standard. George T. Stagg Standard complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked ham, diced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Cook for another 3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly and caramelize.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm directly from the skillet.

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
  2. Add the diced ham and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the red and green bell peppers and red onion slices; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, bourbon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

George T. Stagg Standard complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Four Roses Small Batch complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 92%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 92%
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Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Eagle Rare Standard complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 91%
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 91%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 91%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 91%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 91%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 90%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 90%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Breakfast Skillet

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this pork dish and its saut ing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 90%