Baked Ham
This Baked Ham is sweet, savory, and juicy—the perfect holiday meal. The glaze makes the outside nice and golden but still tender.
Servings: 11 (about 1/2 lb. each)
Ingredients
- 5.5 lbs. boneless smoked ham* $23.32
- 1 15 oz. can sliced pineapple (packed in juice)** $1.34
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed $0.48
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.06
- 1 tsp garlic powder $0.10
- 1 tsp salt $0.03
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.17
- 1 tsp onion powder $0.10
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice $0.20
- Water*** $0.00
Instructions
- Gather all glaze ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice (one 15oz can yields about 1 cup of juice), brown sugar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cook the glaze down over medium heat until it is reduced by half.
- Place the ham cut side down in the roasting pan of your choosing.
- Brush the ham with half the glaze mixture and cover it with slices of canned pineapple. Add 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Make a tinfoil tent to cover the entire ham. Place the tinfoil over the ham and bake for 20 minutes per pound of meat, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Baste the ham periodically, using a baster or a large spoon.
- Once the ham reaches 145°F, remove the tinfoil tent and baste. Then, brush the ham with all remaining glaze.
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Notes
*I used a 5.5lb. boneless ham for this recipe.
**The pineapple helps keep the ham moist during cooking. Did you know pineapple also contains natural acidic enzymes that help tenderize any meat you cook with it?
***The water turns to steam and helps to heat your ham and keep it moist. The amount varies based on the size of your roasting pan. You will want 1/2 inch of liquid in the bottom of the pan to ensure your ham is nice and juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 2852mg | Fiber: 1g