The BEST Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham | Easy and Delicious

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.

Start by making the glaze with 1 stick of unsalted butter in a saucepan.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the butter.

Pour in 1/2 cup of honey and mix well.

Add 1 cup of pineapple juice to the mixture.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard for flavor.

Add various seasonings: nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, ginger, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Pour in 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and mix everything together.

Add the flavor packet that came with the ham and mix again.

Allow the glaze to simmer for about 5 minutes until it caramelizes.

Place pineapple slices at the bottom of a baking dish.

Put the ham on top of the pineapple slices.

Pour the glaze all over the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored cuts.

Cover the dish loosely with foil.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let it rest before slicing.

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