Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham
A succulent pre-cooked ham baked with a glossy pineapple-brown sugar glaze that caramelizes to perfection, topped with sweet pineapple chunks. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you want to serve a show-stopping centerpiece with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-cooked ham bone-in or boneless (about 3.6–4.5 kg)
- 240 ml pineapple juice
- 110 g light brown sugar
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml honey
- 60 ml Dijon mustard
- 60 g fresh pineapple chunks drained, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F). Score the ham in a crosshatch pattern about ½ cm deep.
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush with half the glaze, making sure it seeps into the cuts. Roast uncovered for 20–30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with the remaining glaze and pan juices, until heated through (at least 60°C) and glossy.
- Transfer to a platter, top with pineapple chunks, drizzle with reserved glaze, slice, and serve warm.