Best Holiday Pineapple Ham Recipe

This is by far the best holiday pineapple ham recipe I have ever cooked at home. My whole family enjoyed it so much that they requested it again for this week’s dinner. Thanks to Simply Mama Cooks for this delicious dish! It was super easy to make and it turned out flavorful. Read on for the full instructions.

Ingredients:

• 8 to 10 lbs of fully-cooked ham
• two 20 0z cans of pineapple slices
• 12 oz of pineapple juice
• 8 to 10 oz jar of Maraschino cherries
• 2 oz of juice from cherries
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• 1 packed cup of light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves

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Instructions:

Step 1:

In a deep saucepan, combine all ingredients. You just want to warm the spices and dissolve the sugar – you don’t want them to boil. Once done, set it aside.

Step 2:

Place your ham on your cutting board. Score the exterior of the ham around half an inch deep down then across diagonally. Open the slits to allow the juices to sip inside the ham as it bakes.

Step 3:

Place the pineapple on the exterior of the ham and secure them with toothpicks. Then add each of the cherries to the middle of the pineapple slices and secure them with toothpicks too. Once done, transfer it to a roasting pan.

Step 4:

Pour the glaze sauce all over the ham. Cover the pan with a lid to help maintain the moisture. If you don’t have a lid for your pan, you can just use aluminum foil.

Step 5:

For bone-in fully cooked ham, bake it at 325F for about 15 to 20 minutes per pound. Bake it at 325F for 10 minutes per pound for a fully cooked spiral ham. Baste the ham every 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 6:

Transfer the ham to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 7:

Put the juice rendered in a saucepan and reduce it by a third. Skim off the fat rendered from the ham.

Step 8:

Remove the cherries and pineapple slices. Slice the ham and place it on a platter with the pineapples and cherries. Pour the hot sauce on top and serve.

Best Holiday Pineapple Ham Recipe