Ingredients
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- 1 (10-12 pound) fully cooked bone-in ham
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices, juice reserved
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Whole cloves
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry. Score the surface in a diamond pattern and insert cloves.
- In a saucepan, combine reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Brush half of the glaze on the ham and arrange pineapple slices with maraschino cherries on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 2-2.5 hours, basting with remaining glaze during the last 30 minutes.
- Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Scoring the ham enhances flavor and glaze penetration.
- Basting adds a glossy finish.
- Rest the ham to maximize juiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg