Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked ham (about 8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 can pineapple rings (optional)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- Toothpicks (if using pineapple rings and cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare Ham: Place the ham in a roasting pan, flat side down. If the ham is spiral-cut, separate the slices slightly.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it cook for about 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Glaze the Ham: Brush the glaze generously over the ham, ensuring it gets into the crevices if spiral-cut.
- Decorate (Optional): If using, secure pineapple rings and maraschino cherries to the ham with toothpicks.
- Bake: Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for about 15 minutes per pound.
- Baste: Every 20–30 minutes, baste the ham with the remaining glaze to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Caramelize the Glaze: In the last 20 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Serve: Let the ham rest for 10–15 minutes before carving. Serve with any extra glaze on the side.
Enjoy your sweet and savory pineapple-glazed ham!
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