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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze

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A simple and delicious honey glazed ham recipe featuring a sweet and tangy pineapple brown sugar glaze, perfect for holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 pound bone-in fully cooked spiral-cut ham
  • 1 cup (200 grams) packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown sugar)
  • 1/3 cup (113 grams) honey (raw or wildflower honey preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 grams) canned pineapple chunks, drained (reserve some juice)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pineapple juice (from canned pineapple or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 gram) ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 gram) freshly cracked black pepper
  • 20–25 whole cloves for studding the ham

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. Place it flat side down on the roasting rack in your pan.
  3. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep using a sharp knife.
  4. Press a whole clove into the center of each diamond on the ham.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, drained pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is spreadable but not too runny.
  6. Brush the ham generously with the glaze, covering the entire surface.
  7. Place the ham in the oven and roast uncovered for about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately 15-18 minutes per pound).
  8. Baste the ham with more glaze every 20-30 minutes to build a caramelized crust.
  9. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature; it should reach 140°F (60°C). Avoid overcooking.
  10. Remove the ham from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
  11. Slice thinly and serve with extra glaze spooned over the top.

Notes

Do not skip scoring the ham to allow glaze penetration. Baste every 20-30 minutes for best caramelization. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Rest ham after roasting for juicy slices. If glaze darkens too much, tent with foil to prevent burning. The glaze can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. For lower sodium, rinse ham briefly before glazing or choose low-sodium ham. Fresh pineapple can be used but reduce juice slightly to keep glaze thick.

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