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Savory Honey Glazed Ham with Caramelized Pineapple Rings

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This easy savory honey glazed ham features a sticky, sweet-savory glaze and golden caramelized pineapple rings. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to prepare and always gets rave reviews.

Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10 lb fully cooked bone-in ham (spiral-sliced or classic shank)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 large fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch rings (or 1 can sliced pineapple in juice, drained, juice reserved)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or ground ginger
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Remove the ham from the fridge at least 1 hour before baking to bring to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Optional: Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and garlic. Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and glaze is thick and glossy (3-5 minutes). Add a splash of pineapple juice or water if too thick.
  4. Place ham cut-side down on a rack in a large roasting pan. Brush generously with glaze. Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 1 hour (for 8-10 lb ham), basting with more glaze every 20-30 minutes. For smaller hams, check after 45 minutes.
  5. While ham bakes, arrange pineapple rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush both sides with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar (and cinnamon or ginger, if using). About 30 minutes before ham is done, bake pineapple rings until golden and caramelized, flipping halfway (20-25 minutes total).
  6. Remove foil from ham for the last 20 minutes of baking. Baste again and let brown and bubble. For a deeper crust, increase oven to 400°F for the last 5-10 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Ham is done when heated through and glaze is sticky and golden (internal temp about 140°F). Tent with foil if spots get too dark.
  8. Transfer ham to a serving platter. Arrange caramelized pineapple rings around and on top. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
  9. Let ham rest 10-15 minutes before slicing. Pour any remaining glaze over the top.
  10. Slice and serve with pineapple rings and pan juices.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check mustard labels. For dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter. Make extra glaze for leftovers. Don’t overbake; ham is already cooked. Caramelize pineapple separately for best results. Leftovers are great in sandwiches, omelets, or salads.

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