Ham It Up With Pineapple Fried Rice
The chopped pineapple puts a sweet and tropical twist on a recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Jun 05, 2025
Fried rice is one of my favorite easy weeknight meals, as it's great for using up random leftovervegetablesor protein you have in your fridge. This pineapple fried rice containsdiced hamand frozen peas, but the star of the dish is the chunks ofHarry & David pineapples.They add the perfect amount of sweetness to complement the salty ham.
It's really important to use fresh pineapple for this recipe; the canned version has too much juice or syrup, which will make your fried rice soggy. For the rice, whether you're cooking fresh rice or using leftovers, be sure to give it enough time to cool completely before frying it. Not doing so will result in the rice clumping together and the dish turning out subpar — and the only time subpar is acceptable is when you're playing golf.
Besides being a great weeknight dinner, this fried rice is also the perfect quick lunch. It reheats beautifully in the microwave and is easy to eat while you're juggling different tasks...like, say, watching the kids. Speaking of them, they'll also love this dish because of its sweet flavor and the standard ingredients it uses that they already enjoy.
