Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
Sweet and savory Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham combines juicy ham, caramelized brown sugar, and tangy pineapple for a perfect holiday or special occasion centerpiece.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 26gFat: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 35g
Ingredients
- 6-8 lb bone-in ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup pineapple rings canned, in juice
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan. Score the top in a diamond pattern.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, honey, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour half of the glaze over the ham, make sure it covers all the scored areas.
- Cover the ham with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour, basting with the remaining glaze every 20 minutes.
- During the last 20 minutes of cooking, place pineapple rings on the ham and pour the remaining pineapple juice from the can over the ham.
- Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Leftover ham can be used for sandwiches or soups the next day.
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