My ears perked up when I heard someone mention a fried rice dish that involved ham and pineapple.  Any recipe that involves cubed ham gets my attention right now, since I have so much in the freezer.

My family likes the ham/pineapple combo in recipes, but I admit that this sounded a little strange.  But I was wrong.  The fried rice was full of flavor and we licked the platter clean.  No leftovers to fight over.

I based the recipe on Vietnam Fried Rice, but I used pineapple juice in addition to the soy sauce to season and flavor the dish.  Here’s what you’ll need:

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Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced or crushed
• vegetable oil
• 2 cups diced ham
• 2 Tbs. soy sauce plus extra to taste
• 20 oz can pineapple tidbits drained and reserve juice
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1-2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cook the rice according to the package directions.
• Cook the onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet till soft.
• Add the ham, 2 Tbs. soy sauce, 1 Tbs. pineapple juice.
• Cook for several minutes till the ham is hot.
• Pour the eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring frequently.
• Add the peas and carrots and heat through.
• Stir in the drained pineapple.
• Add the cooked rice, stirring to combine.
• Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, salt and pepper to taste. I added about 2 Tbs. each of soy sauce and pineapple juice.