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Pineapple Honey-glazed Ham Recipe

Pineapple Honey-glazed Ham Recipe

Pineapple Honey-Glazed Ham is a sweet and savory dish, featuring a tender, juicy ham coated with a flavorful glaze made from pineapple juice, honey, and a hint of mustard. The caramelized glaze creates a delicious balance of sweetness and tang, making it a perfect centerpiece for holiday meals or special occasions.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Calories: 74kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Basting Brush
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Measuring Cups
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 8-10 pound 3.5-4.5kg cured ham, shank end (cooked or smoked)
  • ¼ cup 62ml orange juice
  • ½ cup 170g honey
  • 1 teaspoon 2g allspice
  • ¾ cup 150g brown sugar or more for sprinkling and glaze
  • ½ teaspoon 1g nutmeg
  • ½ cup 125ml pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon 15g Dijon mustard or more
  • ¼ teaspoon 0.5g cloves
  • ½-1 teaspoon 1-2g ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons 30ml rum , optional
  • 1 20- ounce can pineapple rings drained (reserve ½ cup juice)
  • 1 small can maraschino cherries optional
  • toothpicks to hold the cherries in place
  • ½ fresh lemon squeezed (about 1-2 tablespoons juice)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Place the ham cut side down in a roasting pan, sprinkle with ½ cup of brown sugar (optional), and cover with foil.
    Placing the Ham in the Roasting Pan for the Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe
  • Roast for 10-12 minutes per pound (1½-2 hours). Apply the glaze during the last 30 minutes.
    Roasting the Ham for the Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe
  • For the glaze, combine brown sugar, mustard, orange juice, pineapple juice, honey, spices, rum, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Boil and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy.
    Preparing the Glaze for the Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe
  • 30 minutes before the ham is done, remove it from the oven, arrange pineapple rings on top, and secure cherries in the center of each ring.
    Arranging Pineapple Rings and Cherries for the Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe
  • Brush the ham with glaze and bake for 15-20 minutes, basting every 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 120°F.
    Brushing the Glaze and Baking the Pineapple Glazed Ham Recipe
  • Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before serving, and serve with extra glaze.
    Letting the Pineapple Glazed Ham Rest

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg