The Best Pineapple Honey Glazed Ham Recipe

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.

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, being careful not to break the fat cap.

Mix the juice from the canned pineapples, honey, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the sugar is dissolved.

Simmer the glaze mixture in a pot to thicken and caramelize the brown sugar.

Remove the ham from the oven after the initial cooking time.

Turn the oven to 375°F (190°C) before glazing the ham.

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

Return the ham to the oven for another 30 minutes to crisp the fat.

Dress the ham with toothpicks if necessary to secure any fallen pieces of fat.

Put the ham back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

Plate the ham and prepare for serving.

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