Best 18 Ham With Pineapple Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, ham with pineapple is a perfect choice. This classic dish can be made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of sweet pineapple and savory ham is a perfect match, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham after a holiday meal. Plus, it's ready in no time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. So, gather your ingredients and follow along as we guide you through the steps of making this delectable dish.

Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND PINEAPPLE DINNER



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A great take on a Hawaiian-style dinner. This one's great for that leftover ham. Cubed ham sauteed with onions and pineapple in a sweet sauce. Kids love it and it's great served over rice or noodles.

Provided by MELISSA00

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 ½ cups cooked and cubed ham
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1 ⅓ cups pineapple juice
4 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the ham, onions and pineapple chunks in the butter for about 5 minutes.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and cornstarch. Stir this together well and pour over the ham mixture in the skillet. Stir well and allow to heat through and thicken, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1258.8 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

HAM SLICES WITH PINEAPPLE



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"My husband is so fond of this dish that I often double the recipe," reports Donna Warner of Tavares, Florida. "I mix the leftovers with macaroni and cheese and add a can of cheddar cheese soup for a quick casserole."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (8-1/4 ounces) sliced pineapple
2 slices fully cooked ham (3 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3 tablespoons sherry or apple juice

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Add enough water to juice to measure 1/2 cup; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, lightly brown pineapple and ham. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, melt butter. Whisk in cornstarch and mustard until smooth. Stir in sherry or apple juice and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with ham and pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE



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I first learned the technique for cooking pineapple ham for a themed dinner my husband and I hosted. Since it was widely known as the symbol of hospitality, pineapple was the star ingredient on our menu and on this lovely baked ham. -JoAnn Fox, Johnson City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
Whole cloves
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Place ham in roasting pan. Score the surface with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes; insert cloves into diamonds. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Combine brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over ham. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on ham. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° and the ham is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 924mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

HAM WITH PINEAPPLE



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A classic baked ham with a simple but tasty sweet brown sugar and pineapple glaze. This main dish will receive applause for its beautiful presentation as well as the irresistible flavor. You will definitely want to have some leftovers!

Provided by NODIETSFORME

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 4h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 pound) bone-in ham
½ cup whole cloves
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings in heavy syrup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
  • Place ham in a roasting pan. Score the rind of the ham with a diamond pattern. Press a clove into the center of each diamond. Drain the juice from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl, and stir in the brown sugar and lemon-lime soda. Coat the ham with this mixture. Arrange the pineapple rings over the outside of the ham. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring, and secure with a toothpick.
  • Bake uncovered for 4 to 5 hours, basting frequently with the juices, until the internal temperature of the ham is 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Be sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 133.3 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 46.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 2564.4 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

PINEAPPLE HONEY-GLAZED HAM



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Ham dressed in pineapple rings and maraschino cherries is a holiday classic, burnished with a glossy glaze made with pineapple juice, honey and brown sugar. If you like sweet and salty, you'll love this show-stopping centerpiece!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 9- to 10-pound bone-in fully-cooked smoked ham (butt or shank half)
1 tablespoon whole cloves, optional
Two 20-ounce cans sliced pineapple
20 maraschino cherries
2 cups honey
2 cups light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Let the ham sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Trim off any skin from the ham. Use a sharp paring knife to score through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat. Push the cloves into the ham, if using, placing them at the intersections of the cuts. Put the ham, flat-side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Drain the pineapples, reserving the juice. Arrange the sliced pineapple all over the ham, securing with toothpicks. Add a maraschino cherry to the center of each pineapple slice and secure with a toothpick.
  • Pour 1/4 inch water in the bottom of the pan and tent the ham with foil.
  • Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the ham (avoiding bone) registers 130 degrees F, about 2 hours 30 minutes (or about 15 minutes per pound).
  • Meanwhile, combine the honey, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, syrupy and reduced to about 3 cups, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  • Uncover the pan and carefully brush a third of the glaze all over the ham. If the water in the roasting pan has evaporated, add more. Bake the ham for 15 minutes more. Brush with another third of the glaze and bake for 15 minutes more. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham and cook until the glaze is shiny and the skin is dark golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes more. Let rest for 15 minutes.

HAM WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Make and share this Ham With Pineapple Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Ham

Time 2h30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 lbs boneless ham (fully cooked)
3/4 cup water, divided
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake at 325°F for 1 1/4 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140°F and ham is heated through.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, and pineapple.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pineapple sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve with the ham.

GLAZED PINEAPPLE HAM



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This was the first time that I've ever done our holiday ham, and I was so happy with how crispy and juicy it turned out. It's going to be a new tradition. -Chrissy Clark, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)
Whole cloves
GLAZE/SAUCE:
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar, divided
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern; insert a clove in each diamond. Cover and bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reaches 130°., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in water; stir in 2 cups dark brown sugar, pineapple, lemon juice, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Reserve 2 cups for sauce; keep warm., Remove ham from oven. Increase oven setting to 425°. Pour remaining pineapple mixture over ham. In a small bowl, mix light brown sugar and remaining dark brown sugar; spread over ham. , Bake ham, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PINEAPPLE GLAZE FOR HAM



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A simple, sweet glaze for that baked ham - pineapples, cherries and brown sugar.

Provided by Jackie Smith

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Ham Glaze Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (15.25 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Before baking ham, place pineapple slices on ham with toothpicks and place cherries in center of pineapple.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl combine brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice. Mix together and microwave for about 5 minutes, until mixture is thick. Pour some of this glaze over the ham about every 15 minutes in the last hour of baking, until all is used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Sodium 7.1 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

SKILLET GRILLED HAM WITH GLAZED PINEAPPLE



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Serve this easy skillet-grilled ham topped with glazed pineapple for an elegant dinner - ready in just 20 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 slice (1 lb) reduced-sodium cooked ham (1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Remove skillet from heat; spray with cooking spray. Add ham; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
  • In medium bowl, toss pineapple, syrup and curry powder.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add pineapple mixture. Cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until pineapple is tender. Add brown sugar; cook 1 minute or until sugar is melted. Serve glazed pineapple over ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1220 mg

BROWN SUGAR PINEAPPLE HAM



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With just four ingredients, this pineapple glaze for ham is straightforward and simple - just what you're looking for in a holiday ham with easy steps. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds)
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/2-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Cover and bake 1-1/2 hours., In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Spread over ham, pressing mixture into cuts. Bake ham, uncovered, 30-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°.

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE HAM AND PINEAPPLE DINNER



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Make and share this Simple Ham and Pineapple Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (19 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, undrained
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 lbs fully-cooked lean ham

Steps:

  • Put juice from pineapple in a small saucepan, reserving pineapple rings.
  • Add orange juice concentrate, mustard and cornstarch to saucepan.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thick, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cut ham into 8 slices.
  • Arrange in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Top each slice of ham with a pineapple ring.
  • Pour sauce evenly on top.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 F, until ham is fully heated and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 1308.1, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.4, Protein 24.4

PINEAPPLE BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED BONELESS HAM



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Boneless smoked ham makes a holiday centerpiece that's as easy to serve as it is to prepare. Dressed in pineapple rings and studded with cloves and maraschino cherries, it is a nostalgic dish that is classic and timeless. Finished with brown sugar glaze it comes out of the oven glossy and golden.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 8-pound boneless fully-cooked smoked ham
1 tablespoon whole cloves, optional
Two 20-ounce cans pineapple slices in juice
20 maraschino cherries
2 cups honey
2 cups firmly-packed light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Let the ham sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the ham on a cutting board. Using a sharp paring knife, score the top and sides in a diagonal crosshatch pattern about 1/4 inch deep. Push the cloves into the ham if using, placing them at the intersections of the cuts. Put the ham, scored side-up, on a rack set in a roasting pan.
  • Drain the pineapple rings, reserving the juice. Arrange the sliced pineapple all over the ham, securing with toothpicks. Add a maraschino cherry to the center of each pineapple slice and secure with a toothpick.
  • Pour 1/4 inch water into the bottom of the pan and tent the ham loosely with foil. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the ham registers 130 degrees F, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, combine the honey, brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, syrupy and reduced to about 3 cups, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  • Uncover the ham and carefully brush a third of the glaze all over. If the water in the roasting pan has evaporated, add more. Bake the ham for 15 minutes more. Brush with another third of the glaze and bake for 15 minutes more. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham and cook until the glaze is shiny and the skin is dark golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes more. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

SLOW COOKER HAM WITH PINEAPPLE



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This ham was a big hit at an Easter party a few years back. I got the recipe and have been making it ever since! It's simple since it only has 3 ingredients, but it's delicious nonetheless! I prefer to leave my ham whole once it's done cooking, but others have said they like to shred the ham into chunks and mix the cooked pineapple with it.

Provided by DeeAnn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 7h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (6 to 7 pound) picnic ham
1 (15.25 ounce) can pineapple rings
1 (16 ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Pepsi®)

Steps:

  • Place ham in slow cooker with the fattier side facing down. Use toothpicks to attach pineapple rings to the ham. Pour juice from the can over the ham. Pour the cola into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low 7 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1683.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

BAKED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE



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I got this from the Taste of Home website. The original recipe calls for a fully cooked ham but I always use an uncooked ham and cook it myself, you just have to cook it longer but a cooked ham would do just as well. This is the best ham I've ever had...honestly!

Provided by msjill111

Categories     Ham

Time 3h15m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 -8 lb) fully cooked bone in ham (6-8 pounds)
whole cloves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained
1/4 cup pineapple juice
5 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Place ham in roasting pan.
  • Score the surface with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes.
  • Insert cloves into diamonds (use as many as you'd like). I like to use quite a few.
  • Cover and bake at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours. Longer if using an uncooked ham. Go according to package directions.
  • Combine brown sugar and pineapple juice, pour over ham.
  • Arrange pineapple and cherries on ham and secure with toothpicks.
  • Bake, uncovered an additional 30-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 140°F.

BAKED SLICED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE



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Another easy way to cook up ham slices, a great way to have a nice dinner for two, with a few veggies and baked potatoes.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Ham

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 ham (sliced into one-inch slices)
1/2 cup water
pineapple slice

Steps:

  • Mix Fancy Molasses, mustard and vinegar, Spread this mixture over the ham in a baking dish. Gentlypour water around ham and bake at 325F until tender (about 45 minutes). place pineapple on ham and return to oven until lightly browned.

PINEAPPLE-GLAZED BAKED HAM



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This pineapple baked ham recipe is one that I have adapted to my liking through trial and error. It makes a sweet ham with a nice brown sugar crust. I serve it with asparagus and potato salad or mashed potatoes.

Provided by Melissa Dagley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 3h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 pound) bone-in ham
1 cup pineapple juice, divided
1 cup brown sugar, divided
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup water
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place ham in a large baking pan and score the surface with a knife. Mix 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Inject the mixture into the ham; pour any remaining liquid over the ham. Pour an additional 1/2 cup pineapple juice and water into the pan. Rub 1/2 cup brown sugar onto the ham.
  • Mix remaining pineapple juice, remaining brown sugar, ginger, and cloves in a small pan over medium heat. Cook until the mixture comes to a boil; simmer until glaze is reduced and dark brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Bake ham in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham and not touching the bone reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 2 hours.
  • Continue baking, brushing glaze onto ham every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes more. Remove from the oven and allow to sit 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 922.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 254.4 mg, Fat 68.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 55.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.4 g, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

GLAZED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE



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You can use a 14-pound bone-in ham also, and you can use more pineapple rings and maraschino cherries if desired to cover ham. A bone-in ham has just about the same amount of meat on it as a 7-8 boneless pound ham, as the bone accounts for about 4 pounds of the weight. This recipe can be made with both a bone-in or boneless ham. Stay close to the oven as this ham must be basted every 20 minutes. The cooking time is estimated depending on the size of ham, and also depends if you are cooking a bone-in or boneless ham, always check the weight on the package wrap and adjust the cooking time to that weight. The pineapple basting sauce can be made a day ahead and reheated before adding it into the roasting pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Ham

Time 2h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (7 -8 lb) boneless ham
4 cups pineapple juice
fresh ginger (cut into about a 1-inch piece and sliced)
5 garlic cloves, coarsley chopped
15 -20 whole cloves (use as many as you need)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard (Dijon mustard only for this!)
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
10 pineapple rings
10 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the pineapple juice, ginger slices and garlic; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes (reducing the liquid to about 2 cups).
  • Strain and reserve all liquid through a fine strainer.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Trim the thick rind with fat, but leave about 1/4-inch fat from the surface of the ham.
  • With a very sharp knife, "score" a diamond pattern all over the ham, then insert the whole cloves at the crossed points of the diamonds.
  • Set the ham in a shallow baking pan.
  • Brush the mustard all over the top.
  • Pat the sugar into the top of the mustard, pushing it in with a spoon or your hands.
  • Starting at the butt end, and working towards the bone, decoratively arrange the pineapple rings securing with whole cherrries and toothpicks in the centers.
  • Pour the reserved pineapple juice into the bottom of the pan and place in the oven.
  • Bake for about 1-1/2 hours, basting about every 15-20 minutes (the cooking time might take longer depending on the weight of the ham).
  • When ham is cooked, place it on a fancy serving platter and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • Carve into thin slices, preferably with an electric knife, beginning with the butt end.
  • Serve warm with the sauce from the pan in a serving cup.
  • Remove the pineapple slices and cherries as you slice the ham.
  • Delicious!

HAM WITH SWEET PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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My mom always finds ways to make good foods taste even more special. A great example is this ham served with a sweet pineapple sauce. A simple mixture of basic ingredients results in a mouthwatering main dish. -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 servings (3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless fully cooked ham (4 to 6 pounds)
3/4 cup water, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 cups undrained crushed pineapple
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pineapple sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Select a fully cooked ham for easy preparation. Bone-in ham adds more flavor, but boneless ham is easier to carve.
  • Enhance the flavor: Marinate the ham in a mixture of brown sugar, pineapple juice, and spices to infuse it with extra flavor.
  • Brown the ham: Before baking, sear the ham in a hot skillet to create a caramelized crust that locks in the juices.
  • Use quality pineapple: Fresh pineapple chunks or rings provide the best flavor and texture. Canned pineapple can be used, but it may be sweeter.
  • Control the sweetness: Adjust the amount of brown sugar and pineapple juice based on your preference for sweetness.
  • Check the internal temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for fully cooked ham.
  • Let the ham rest: Allow the ham to rest for at least 15 minutes before carving to let the juices redistribute.

Conclusion:

Ham with pineapple is a classic and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for holidays, special occasions, or everyday meals. With its sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, it's a crowd-pleaser that's easy to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences. Experiment with different marinades, glazes, and side dishes to create a unique and memorable ham dish that will impress your family and friends.

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