Description
Pineapple Glazed Ham is a delightful centerpiece that combines sweet and savory flavors to create an unforgettable dish for any celebration. The juicy ham, coated in a luscious pineapple glaze, becomes an instant favorite at family gatherings or festive occasions. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this recipe is both easy to follow and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5-7 pound) bone-in ham
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- Optional garnish: Pineapple rings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves until smooth.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and pour half of the glaze over it, brushing evenly.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour. Remove foil, brush with more glaze every 20 minutes for an additional hour until caramelized.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serve with remaining glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1027mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg