Ham with Pineapple
Classic baked ham with pineapple and brown sugar glaze — perfect for Easter or holiday dinners.
Servings: 14 servings
Ingredients
- One 20-ounce can sliced pineapple (with juice)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- One 7-pound semi-boneless ham
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 ° F.
- Drain the pineapple slices, reserving the juice. Set the pineapple slices aside for now. Add the pineapple juice, brown sugar, and cloves to a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking to combine. Remove from the heat.
- Place the ham on a large cutting board. Score lines in the ham about ¼-inch deep to make a diamond pattern. Put the ham into a roasting pan or 9x13-inch baking dish. Drizzle the glaze on top.
- Use toothpicks to secure the pineapple slices to the outside of the ham. Cover with foil, and bake until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F. This takes about 15 to 20 minutes per 1 pound of meat.
- Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F, remove the foil and baste the ham. To brown the top, broil a few minutes. Let the ham rest for a few minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Score the ham before glazing so the flavor penetrates the meat.
- Baste once or twice during the final baking stage for deeper caramelization.
- If your ham is spiral-cut, reduce baking time slightly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Leftover ham is great for soups, casseroles, or breakfast dishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2696mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg