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Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham
Ingredients
– 1 bone-in fully cooked ham (approximately 8-10 pounds)
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
– 1/2 cup pineapple juice (fresh or from a can)
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 pineapple, sliced into rings (optional for garnish)
– Whole cloves (optional for studding the ham)
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
– 1/2 cup pineapple juice (fresh or from a can)
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 pineapple, sliced into rings (optional for garnish)
– Whole cloves (optional for studding the ham)
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham in a roasting pan, and score the top of the ham in a diamond pattern.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stirring frequently, cook the mixture until it comes to a gentle boil and the sugar has dissolved.
3. Brush about half of the glaze over the ham, getting some in the scored lines. If using cloves, stud the ham with them at the intersections of the score lines.
4. Place the ham in the oven and bake for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), basting every 30 minutes with the remaining glaze.
5. If you are using pineapple rings, arrange them on and around the ham for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
6. Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Variations & Tips
– For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of ground ginger to the glaze; its heat complements the tanginess of the mustard and the sweetness of the pineapple beautifully.
– To achieve a deeper caramelization on the surface of your ham, turn on the broiler during the final 5-10 minutes of cooking time, but be vigilant as it can burn quickly.
– For those with a sweeter tooth, consider adding maraschino cherries along with the pineapple rings for a classic touch.
– If you find yourself with leftovers, the ham can be creatively repurposed into sandwiches, added to soups, or diced into omelets.
– Always let your ham rest after removing it from the oven; this ensures the juices redistribute for the most succulent meat.
– To achieve a deeper caramelization on the surface of your ham, turn on the broiler during the final 5-10 minutes of cooking time, but be vigilant as it can burn quickly.
– For those with a sweeter tooth, consider adding maraschino cherries along with the pineapple rings for a classic touch.
– If you find yourself with leftovers, the ham can be creatively repurposed into sandwiches, added to soups, or diced into omelets.
– Always let your ham rest after removing it from the oven; this ensures the juices redistribute for the most succulent meat.
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