Give your traditional honey-Glazed Ham a fruity twist for the holidays. You gotta try out this classic holiday Pineapple Honey Glazed ham recipe. It’s juicy, sweet, savory, and super-flavorful!

Now that the turkey season is over, ham is going to reign supreme. Savory, sweet, and aromatic, pineapple Honey Glazed Ham turns out to be a delicious meal. 

This recipe will look like you have prepared a gourmet meal by spending the whole day in the kitchen, but shhh.. don’t let anyone know the secret of how easy this recipe is. 

To make pineapple honey glazed ham, you will need a fully cooked smoked ham and score it with cloves. Then comes the most delicious part of adding pineapple to the ham. 

From here, the ham will go in the oven for roasting. Meanwhile, you will make a mouthwatering honey glaze. This recipe takes only 30 minutes of your time to set things up. 

Beyond that, you leave it for roasting. Come, let’s make one of the best dishes of your life. 

What Equipment Will You Need To Make Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham?

• Oven – An oven will be required to roast the ham.
• Roasting Pan – A roasting pan will be needed to place the ham for roasting.
• Knife – A sharp knife will be required to score the ham.
• Strainer – A strainer will be used to strain the canned pineapple.
• Toothpicks – Toothpicks will be used to secure the cherries and pineapple on top of the ham.
• Aluminum Foil – You will need a sheet of aluminum foil to tent the ham for roasting.
• Instant Thermometer – An instant meat thermometer will be used to measure the temperature of the ham to check for its doneness.
• Saucepan – A saucepan will be required to make the honey glaze.
• Brush – A brush will be required to spread the glaze on the ham. 

How Much Time Will You Need To Make Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham?

What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham?

• Ham – You will need one 9- 10 pound bone-in fully cooked smoked ham (butt or shank half).
• Whole Cloves – A tablespoon of whole cloves will be required to score the ham.
• Pineapple – Pineapple makes this dish truly incredible. You will need two twenty ounces cans of sliced pineapple.
• Maraschino Cherries – You will also need 20 pieces of maraschino cherries to stud in the ham.
• Honey – You will require two cups of honey to make the honey glaze.
• Brown Sugar – To add a caramelized effect, you will add two cups of light brown sugar to the honey glaze.  
• Water – You will need about 2 liters of water to cook the ham.

Steps To Make Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham 

1. Decorate The Ham

As usual, we will begin by setting our oven for preheating to 325 degrees F. Make sure the ham is at room temperature. 

Start by trimming the skin from the ham. Take a sharp knife and score the ham by cutting through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern. Be careful not to cut through the meat. 

Take your cloves and press them into the intersections of the cuts made on the ham. Lay the ham flat-side down on a rack in a roasting pan. 

With the help of a filter, drain the pineapple slices and reserve the juice. Arrange the pineapple slices on the ham and secure them with toothpicks. Add a maraschino cherry to the pineapple slices’ center by inserting a toothpick into them.

2. Roast The Ham

Fill the bottom of the roasting pan with ¼ inch water and cover the pan with aluminum foil. Roast the ham for about 2 hours 30 minutes until the thermometer reads 130 degrees F, in the thickest part. The roasting time of the ham is calculated according to its weight. A pound of ham takes about 15 minutes to cook.

3. Prepare The Honey-Glaze

Take a saucepan and set it over medium heat. Combine honey, light brown sugar, and reserved pineapple juice in it. Simmer the glaze until thickened for about 25-30 minutes. Make sure to stir it occasionally.

4. Dress The Ham

Increase the temperature of the oven to 425 degrees F. Uncover the roasting pan and brush a third of the glaze all over it. If you find the water from the roasting pan evaporated, add some more. 

Place the honey-glazed ham back in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Brush the ham with the remaining honey glaze and cook for another 15 minutes. Once the ham looks shiny and crispy and turns golden brown in color, take it out of the oven. Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. 

What To Serve With Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham?

After reading the delectable recipe above, if you’re planning to serve pineapple honey glazed ham to your guests, I have some pairing suggestions for you. No holiday feast is complete without some great sides, so check out the list below to find out what you can pair with this ham.

• Sautéed Green Beans or Carrots – Every non-vegetarian dish pairs exceptionally well with some greens on its sides. So, you can sauté some green beans or carrots to serve with pineapple honey glazed ham. 
• Roasted Vegetables – You can also make the most of the colorful seasonal vegetables available during the holiday by roasting them with fresh herbs. Trust me; you can never go wrong with this combination.
• Mashed Potato – Mashed potato is a classic dish that pairs with everything. Creamy mashed potatoes make for a hearty meal. Check out Gordon Ramsay’s mashed potatoes recipe here.
• Mashed Cauliflower – You can also serve mashed cauliflower just like mashed potatoes. It has an earthy, nutty flavor, finished with butter that offers complexity to the dinner table. 
• Garlic Broccoli – Broccoli florets look eye-catchy on the table because of their vibrant colors and structure. For a great side dish, you can saute some broccoli florets with garlic and red chili flakes.
• Casserole – No holiday meal is complete without a delicious casserole by its side. You can pair any casserole of your choice with ham. Some options include cheesy brussels sprouts, eggplant casserole, sweet potato casserole, and corn casserole.
• Cauliflower Cheese – Creamy and cheesy, you can pair your pineapple honey-glazed ham with cauliflower cheese. This cauliflower cheese recipe will turn your holiday feast into the best ever.

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How Will Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham Look And Taste Like?

Pineapple honey glazed ham is a special holiday dish that sets the mood right. The ham looks gorgeous with pineapple and cherries studded on it. It dazzles with the shiny and flavorful honey glaze. Underneath the fruity covering, you find a golden and crispy layer of ham oozing with its juices.

The pineapple honey glaze ham tastes as amazing as it looks. You bite into succulent slices of ham infused with a smoky flavor uniquely balanced with the flavors of sweet glaze. This dish is sure to earn you a lot of compliments.

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Conclusion 

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