Receta Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze

by Roti n Rice

Easter is a very important holiday in Christendom. Here in the US, it usually coincides with Spring Break and families gather together for the celebration. With so many under one roof, preparing foods that feed a crowd makes sense. This Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze makes an impressive main dish and takes only minutes of hands on preparation time.

Ham is a much look forward dish at our home. So far, I have shared two slow cooker versions on this blog. This time round, I decided on a baked version and I am glad I did. It turned out beautifully and everyone agreed that it was deliciously moist and flavorful. I am especially pleased with the caramelization on the ham which made it look very tempting.

• Baked Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze Total time 2 hours 10 mins Author: Linda Ooi Recipe type: Main Dish Cuisine: Western
• 1 bone-in fully cooked spiral cut ham (about 10 lbs/4.5 kg) 1 cup (240ml) pineapple juice ½ cup (90g) brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 4 cloves

Take ham out of the refrigerator about 2 hours before baking to allow it to come to room temperature. Remove ham from packaging. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a deep baking dish with fat side up. Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until pineapple juice is reduced by half. It should be thick and syrupy. Brush half of the glaze onto the ham and into the folds of the cut slices. Reserve the other half of the glaze for later. Place ham in a preheated 325°F (165°C) oven and bake for 1¼ to 1½ hours. Carefully remove the ham from the oven and brush the remaining glaze onto the ham. Return to the oven and continue to bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature of ham reaches 160°F (71°C). Allow ham to rest for 15 minutes before serving. 3.2.2925

I served this ham with roasted Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, carrots, and baby kale salad. It was a tasty meal!

HAPPY EASTER!