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I’ve never been to Pittsburgh. I have never had a Pittsburgh Barbecue Ham Sandwiches. However, I found a recipe for them and decided to try it out.
Now, this sandwich is suppose to be made with chipped ham, which from my research can be found in the grocery store or deli in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. If you don’t live in any of those 3 states, then you just ask for the thinest sliced ham you can get from the deli.
I love how easy this recipe was. It was also a great way to change up a regular old ham sandwich. You gotta give this a try.

Pittsburgh Barbecue Ham Sandwiches
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chipped ham or thinly sliced deli ham
- 1/2 cup Heinz Ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 8 sandwich buns
Instructions
- In a sauce pan, combine the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and cinnamon.Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix in the ham and simmer another 10 minutes.
- Serve on sandwich buns. Makes 8 servings.
Recipe adapted from Marguerites Cookbook.