Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham (Printable)

Sweet, savory ham glazed with pineapple and brown sugar, ideal for festive dinners and special occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Ham

01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lb)

→ Glaze

02 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1/2 cup honey
04 - 1/2 cup pineapple juice
05 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Garnish

07 - 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
08 - Maraschino cherries (optional)
09 - Whole cloves (optional)
10 - Toothpicks

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Position the rack in the lower third of the oven.
02 - Place ham, flat side down, in a large roasting pan lined with foil. Using a sharp knife, score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
03 - In a saucepan set over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a simmer, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Brush half of the glaze evenly over the surface of the ham, ensuring coverage within the scored cuts.
05 - Arrange pineapple slices over the ham, securing each with toothpicks. If desired, place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and attach with a toothpick.
06 - Cover ham loosely with foil. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil, brush with remaining glaze, and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes until the ham is deeply caramelized and fully heated through.
08 - Remove the ham from the oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Discard any toothpicks before carving and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples and everyday ingredients
  • Easy to prepare for a crowd with minimal fuss
  • Beautiful and impressive for holidays and special occasions
  • Crowd-pleasing sweet and savory flavors that appeal to all ages
  • Ready for the table in just over two hours from start to finish
02 -
  • High in protein and naturally gluten free
  • Leftovers stay moist and flavorful for days
  • An eye catching showstopper that doubles as a centerpiece
  • Whole pineapple rings help keep the ham juicy and prevent the glaze from dripping off.
03 -
  • Allow the ham to rest on the counter for forty five minutes before baking to take the chill off making for more even heating.
  • When scoring the ham do not rush gentle shallow cuts help the glaze seep in without drying the surface.
  • Remember basting is the real key to that glossy exterior so set a timer and do not skip a round.

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