Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham
A bone-in spiral cut ham baked with a sweet, sticky brown sugar and pineapple glaze. Easy enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for any holiday table.
Servings: 20 servings
Equipment
- Large roasting pan or deep baking dish
- Heavy-duty nonstick foil
- Pastry brush or large spoon
- Oven-safe meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 10 pound bone-in fully cooked spiral cut ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple with juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large deep baking dish or roasting pan with heavy-duty nonstick foil. If using standard foil, double it up.
- Remove the ham from packaging and discard any included glaze packet. Place the ham flat side down in the prepared pan.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
- While the ham bakes, combine the brown sugar, crushed pineapple with juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Carefully remove the ham from the oven. Drizzle half the glaze evenly over the surface. Use a pastry brush or the back of a spoon to work the glaze between the spiral-cut layers. Return to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the oven and pour the remaining glaze over the top. Bake for a final 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
- Let the ham rest for 10 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed serving platter flat side out. Reserve pan juices for serving or for making ham gravy.
Notes
Cooking Tips
- Plan on about 12 minutes per pound to fully heat a bone-in ham.
- Use an oven-safe meat thermometer to monitor temperature without repeatedly piercing the ham.
- Don't cover the ham while baking — it needs to stay uncovered so the glaze caramelizes properly.
- Save the pan juices. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and serve warm alongside the ham, or use as a base for a quick ham gravy.
- Use canned crushed pineapple, not fresh. Fresh pineapple contains enzymes that can break down the texture of the meat during a long bake.
- For a thicker glaze, simmer the glaze mixture in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes before applying.
- Plan on ½ pound of bone-in ham per person for a sit-down dinner, or ¾ pound if you want leftovers.
- A 10-pound ham feeds 15-20 for a main course, or 25-30 on a buffet spread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave. For larger amounts, place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Make-ahead: bake fully a day ahead, refrigerate, and rewarm covered at 325°F for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 2640mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
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