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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze

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A juicy, tender bone-in spiral ham glazed with a sweet and tangy pineapple brown sugar and honey mixture, perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Bone-in spiral-cut ham (about 7-8 lbs / 3.2-3.6 kg)
  • Honey (1/2 cup / 120 ml)
  • Brown sugar (1 cup / 200 g), packed
  • Pineapple juice (1/2 cup / 120 ml)
  • Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Ground cloves (1/4 teaspoon)
  • Pineapple rings (optional, 8-10 rings)
  • Whole cloves (for studding, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Position a rack in the middle to ensure even heat distribution.
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, score the surface in a diamond pattern, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep.
  3. Optional: stud the intersections of the scored diamonds with whole cloves.
  4. Place the ham on the roasting rack with the scored side up. Tent loosely with foil.
  5. Calculate cooking time: about 15-18 minutes per pound (33-40 minutes per kg). For a 7-pound ham, cook roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
  6. Prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir gently until sugar dissolves and mixture is warmed through, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
  7. After the ham has cooked for about 1 hour, remove foil and brush the glaze generously over the surface. Return to oven uncovered.
  8. Glaze every 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) and surface is caramelized, about 30-45 minutes.
  9. Check doneness with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham, avoiding the bone.
  10. Remove ham from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
  11. Optional: Warm pineapple rings in the oven for a few minutes and arrange on top of the ham before serving.

Notes

Use a trusted brand of honey for best glaze shine. Score the ham to allow glaze penetration. Start glazing halfway through cooking to avoid burning sugars. Let the ham rest after cooking to keep it juicy. Watch glaze closely during last 20 minutes to prevent burning. If no roasting rack, improvise with crumpled foil. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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