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Pineapple Glazed Ham

Savory Pineapple Glazed Ham for Festive Family Feasts

This Pineapple Glazed Ham is a must-try for festive occasions, combining savory-sweet flavors to delight your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ham
  • 8-10 pounds Ham
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar or maple syrup if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Agave syrup is a great substitute.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Use reserved juice from canned pineapple slices.
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute with white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Should not be omitted.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Provides warm, aromatic spice.
For the Garnish
  • 1 can Pineapple Slices Avoid fresh pineapple as it can alter the ham's texture.
  • 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherries Consider fresh cherries or dried cranberries as substitutes.
  • 2 pieces Star Anise Optional garnish.
For Depth of Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Rum Substitute with apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Saucepan
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pineapple Glazed Ham
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Place your 8 to 10-pound ham into a large roasting pan and secure pineapple slices around the ham using toothpicks.
  3. Cover the ham with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 to 60 minutes.
  4. Prepare the glaze by combining brown sugar, honey, pineapple juice, rum, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves in a saucepan.
  5. Once the ham has baked for 60 minutes, remove the foil and spoon the thickened glaze over the ham.
  6. Continue baking the ham until its internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), which takes an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
  7. After reaching the ideal temperature, let the ham rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern before glazing. Use a meat thermometer for safe cooking. Baste regularly with pan juices and avoid fresh pineapple to maintain texture.

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