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Savory Honey Glazed Ham Recipe with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

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A perfect holiday dish featuring a bone-in fully cooked ham glazed with a sweet and savory mixture of honey, brown sugar, and pineapple, creating a sticky caramelized crust with a bright tang.

Ingredients

  • Bone-in fully cooked ham (7-8 lbs / 3.2-3.6 kg), spiral-cut recommended
  • Honey (1/2 cup / 120 ml), mild-flavored like clover or wildflower
  • Brown sugar (3/4 cup packed / 150 g), dark or light brown sugar
  • Pineapple rings (1 can or fresh equivalent)
  • Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp)
  • Ground cloves (1/4 tsp)
  • Dijon mustard (1 tbsp)
  • Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp)
  • Whole cloves (about 20, for studding, optional)
  • Butter (2 tbsp, melted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove packaging from the ham and pat dry with paper towels. Score the ham’s surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
  3. Stud the ham with whole cloves by pressing one into the center of each diamond (optional).
  4. Place the ham in a roasting pan, ideally on a rack to let juices drip.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and melted butter until smooth.
  6. Brush the ham generously with the glaze, covering every nook and cranny. Reserve some glaze for basting during baking.
  7. Arrange pineapple rings on and around the ham, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  8. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes (20 minutes per pound). Every 20 minutes, baste the ham with reserved glaze, removing foil during the last 30 minutes to let the glaze caramelize.
  10. Check internal temperature aiming for about 140°F (60°C).
  11. Remove from oven and let the ham rest covered loosely for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Score the ham to allow glaze penetration. Baste every 20 minutes and tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly. Rest ham before slicing to keep it juicy. Use mild honey for balanced sweetness. Glaze can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated.

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