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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Crust

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A juicy, sweet ham glazed with a sticky pineapple brown sugar crust that caramelizes beautifully, perfect for holiday dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham, pre-sliced
  • ½ cup honey (120 ml), preferably raw or local
  • 1 cup brown sugar (200 g), packed light or dark
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple (120 ml), drained slightly but still juicy
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice (60 ml), fresh or from crushed pineapple can
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (30 ml)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (1.5 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (0.5 g), optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5 g)
  • 20–25 whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Place the bone-in cooked ham on a cutting board and score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch (3 mm) deep.
  3. Optional: stud whole cloves at the intersections of the scored diamonds for aroma and appearance.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Place the ham flat side down in a roasting pan and brush a generous layer of the glaze all over the scored surface.
  6. Roast the ham uncovered for about 1½ to 2 hours (15-18 minutes per pound), basting every 20-30 minutes with remaining glaze until the glaze thickens and caramelizes without burning.
  7. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Tent loosely with foil if the glaze browns too quickly.
  8. Remove the ham from the oven and loosely tent with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Slice the ham against the grain into about ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick slices and serve with extra glaze spooned over.

Notes

Baste the ham regularly to build a sticky, caramelized crust. Tent with foil if glaze browns too quickly. Let the ham rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Use canned crushed pineapple for best glaze texture. The recipe is naturally gluten-free but check mustard and brown sugar brands if sensitive.

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