Pineapple Glazed Ham
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Pineapple Glazed Ham
Description
The Pineapple Glazed Ham recipe uses a pre-cooked bone-in ham scored in a diamond pattern to allow the glaze to penetrate and flavor the surface. The glaze is prepared by boiling pineapple juice with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cloves until syrupy, then brushed over the ham. Pineapple slices and maraschino cherries are secured on the ham, adding fruitiness and an appealing look during baking at 325°F.
Basting every 30 minutes ensures an even coating and moisture retention while encouraging caramelization without burning. The ham is heated through until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F, ensuring it is safe and warm for serving. The glaze offers a sweet and slightly spiced complement to the savory ham, producing a tender and flavorful roast.
This ham suits holiday meals or larger gatherings. Resting the ham after baking locks in juices and makes carving easier. The recipe’s timing adapts based on ham weight, with around 15-20 minutes per pound being typical. Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness precisely.
Ingredients
- 1 (7-9 lb.) ham fully cooked, bone-in
- 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
- 1 (20 ounce) pineapple slices canned, drained
- 7-10 maraschino cherries drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a saucepan, stir together the pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes slightly syrupy (about 10-15 minutes). Set aside.
- Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place the ham in the pan, flat-side down. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham with ¼-inch-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Arrange the pineapple slices and cherries evenly around the ham, securing them with wooden toothpicks.
- Spoon some of the glaze over the ham.
- Bake at 325°F for a total of about 2 - 2 ½ hours, basting with the extra glaze and pan juices every 30 minutes. Shield the ham loosely with aluminum foil when it reaches the desired color, to prevent excess browning. The ham is done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 140°F.
- Let the ham stand for at least 15 minutes, remove toothpicks, and carve.
Notes
- This glaze works for hams of various sizes; adjust baking time about 15-20 minutes per pound at 325°F.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure ham internal temperature reaches 140°F before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10- 12 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3ounces glazed ham | |
| Calories | 225.8kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.4g | 12% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 851.1mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.8g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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