Ham and Pineapple Skewers

Yield: 30 appetizers

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 cups orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 whole-wheat bread slices
• 1/2 pound ham
• 16 ounces pineapple chunks in juice (canned)
• Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Fit the steel knife into the work bowl of a food processor.
2. Combine flour, orange juice, mustard, baking powder, salt and pepper in the bowl. Process for 10 seconds, until well mixed.
3. Pour batter into a deep bowl.
4. Cut bread and ham into 1/2 inch cubes. Place a cube of bread, a cube of pineapple and a cube of ham on a wooden pick.
5. Repeat to make 30 appetizers.
6. Pour oil into a large deep skillet to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil to 325 degrees F.
7. Dip each appetizer into batter to coat completely.
8. Carefully lower wooden picks into hot oil. Deep-fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
9. Use tongs to remove and drain on paper towels.
10. Serve warm.

Notes

You will need 30 three or 4 inch wooden picks for this recipe.