This classic Southern sauce combines the fruitiness of cranberry sauce and pineapple preserves with the tanginess of horseradish and mustard. It is a piquant partner for ham. When you add the water and onion, don't lean over the pan because it can splatter.
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Place sugar in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cook 1 minute or until golden brown (do not stir). Remove from heat; gently stir in water and onion. Place in a medium bowl; cool completely. Stir in cranberry sauce, preserves, horseradish, and mustard. Cover and chill.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add 4 ham slices; cook 3 minutes on each side or until grill marks form. Repeat procedure with remaining ham slices. Serve with cranberry Jezebel sauce.
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Cranberry Jezebel Sauce with Sautéed Ham recipe