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Savory Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe with Caramelized Pineapple

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A perfect holiday meal featuring a bone-in smoked ham glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce and topped with caramelized pineapple rings for a tropical flair.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in ham (6-8 pounds / 2.7-3.6 kg), fully cooked and smoked, spiral-cut preferred
  • 1/2 cup (170 g) honey, mild and runny
  • 1/4 cup (80 g) whole-grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 6–8 fresh pineapple rings
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and position the rack in the lower-middle section.
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch deep.
  3. If using whole cloves, press them into the intersections of the scored diamonds.
  4. Lightly sprinkle ground black pepper over the ham’s surface.
  5. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add pineapple rings and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together honey, whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until smooth.
  7. Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan and tent with foil to keep moisture in.
  8. Roast the ham for about 1 hour and 15 minutes (approximately 10 minutes per pound), basting every 20 minutes with the glaze. Remove the foil in the last 20 minutes to allow the glaze to thicken and caramelize.
  9. In the final 15 minutes, arrange the caramelized pineapple rings over the ham, gently pressing them into the glaze. Brush additional glaze over the pineapple.
  10. Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C).
  11. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Apply the glaze in layers every 20 minutes to avoid burning. Use medium heat and butter to caramelize pineapple slowly for best flavor. Let the ham rest 15-20 minutes after roasting to keep it juicy. For gluten-free, verify mustard ingredients and substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup. You can stud the ham with whole cloves for aroma and presentation.

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