Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake that combines sweet and savory flavors for a perfect holiday dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked ham (about 8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- Whole cloves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and place it in a roasting pan.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.
- Pour the mixture over the ham, making sure to get it into the scored areas.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top of the ham and secure with cloves if desired.
- Cover the ham with foil and bake for about 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, let the ham marinate in the glaze overnight in the refrigerator.
- Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or green beans.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg