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Perfect Honey Glazed Brown Sugar Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Dijon Sauce

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A flavorful and easy-to-make ham recipe featuring a sweet honey and brown sugar glaze paired with a tangy pineapple Dijon sauce. Perfect for family dinners and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Pre-cooked spiral sliced ham (about 5-6 pounds)
  • Honey (1/2 cup / 120 ml)
  • Brown sugar, packed (3/4 cup / 150 g)
  • Unsalted butter (1/4 cup / 56 g), melted
  • Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Ground cloves (1/4 teaspoon) – optional
  • Canned crushed pineapple (1 cup / 240 ml), drained
  • Dijon mustard (1/4 cup / 60 ml)
  • Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
  • Brown sugar (2 tablespoons / 25 g)
  • Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon), freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Place the ham on a rack in the roasting pan, cut side down.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and cloves until smooth.
  3. Using a basting brush, coat the entire ham evenly with about half of the glaze.
  4. Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 15-20 minutes with the remaining glaze.
  5. While the ham bakes, combine the drained crushed pineapple, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
  6. Check ham temperature aiming for an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  7. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice the ham and drizzle the pineapple Dijon sauce over each serving or offer it on the side for dipping.

Notes

If glaze darkens too quickly, cover ham loosely with foil. Baste regularly to keep ham moist and glaze caramelized. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based spread. Fresh pineapple can be used in summer for more texture. Avoid pouring pineapple juice directly on ham during cooking to prevent mushiness.

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