Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham Recipe | Perfect Thanksgiving & Holiday Centerpiece

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while corn syrup is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in a pot.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir.

Pour in 1 cup of canned pineapple juice and mix well.

Add 1 cup of pure honey and mix again.

Season with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cloves, nutmeg, all spice, and cinnamon.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of chicken broth, then let simmer.

Place pineapple slices at the bottom of the baking dish.

Pour the glaze over the 9 lb ham, ensuring it gets into the slices.

Add a little paprika and brown sugar on top for color and caramelization.

Cover with foil and bake at 325°F for 1 to 1.5 hours, basting every 30 minutes.

Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes and turn on the broiler to crisp the outside.

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