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Perfect Old-Fashioned Glazed Ham Recipe with Clove Pineapple Rings

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A simple and delicious old-fashioned glazed ham featuring clove-studded pineapple rings that create a sweet, spicy, and savory holiday centerpiece.

Ingredients

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  • 7–8 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham, spiral-cut if possible
  • 1 can (about 8 rings) pineapple rings, drained
  • 24–30 whole cloves
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Drain the canned pineapple rings on paper towels. Using a toothpick or small knife, carefully stud whole cloves evenly around each ring.
  3. Lay your ham on the roasting rack. Using a sharp knife, score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep (3 mm).
  4. Place the clove-studded pineapple rings over the scored surface, securing with toothpicks if needed.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir gently until sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Brush a generous layer of glaze over the ham and pineapple rings.
  7. Place the ham in the oven uncovered. Roast for about 15 minutes per pound (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes for a 7-pound ham), basting every 20-30 minutes with more glaze. Tent loosely with foil if glaze darkens too fast.
  8. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  9. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice between the pineapple rings for an elegant presentation. Remove cloves if desired.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much during basting, warm gently before brushing to keep it spreadable. Tent ham loosely with foil if glaze caramelizes too quickly to prevent burning. Rest ham after roasting to redistribute juices. Use a digital thermometer for best results. Cloves should be evenly spaced to avoid bitterness.

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Keywords: glazed ham, holiday ham, pineapple ham, clove-studded pineapple, old-fashioned ham, holiday recipe, easy ham glaze

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