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Perfect Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze

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A sticky-sweet, slightly smoky honey bourbon glazed ham with a tangy pineapple brown sugar glaze, perfect for holidays and gatherings. This recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients to create a crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 8–10 pounds), spiral-sliced recommended
  • Whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)
  • ½ cup honey (raw or wildflower honey preferred)
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained (canned preferred)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Remove ham from packaging and pat dry. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep if not pre-scored. Stud intersections with whole cloves if desired.
  2. Place ham cut side down on a rack in a roasting pan. Tent loosely with foil and bake for 1½ to 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C).
  3. While ham bakes, prepare honey bourbon glaze: combine honey, bourbon, brown sugar, butter, and Dijon mustard in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
  4. Prepare pineapple brown sugar glaze: combine crushed pineapple, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Strain if desired.
  5. Remove foil tent from ham and brush generously with honey bourbon glaze. Return to oven uncovered and bake for another 20-30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.
  6. In the last 10 minutes, spoon pineapple brown sugar glaze over ham for a final layer of sweetness and caramelization. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Remove ham from oven when internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

Notes

If ham browns too quickly, tent with foil to prevent burning. Apply glaze multiple times for a sticky crust. Let ham rest after cooking to keep it moist. Substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a lighter twist. Butter can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free. Pineapple juice can replace some bourbon for less alcohol flavor.

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