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Perfect Honey-Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe with Pineapple Rings

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A flavorful and easy honey-bourbon glazed ham topped with caramelized pineapple rings, perfect for holidays and special occasions. This recipe delivers a sticky, sweet, and smoky glaze that enhances the juicy, tender ham.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in ham (about 8-10 pounds), pre-cooked spiral-cut
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 can pineapple rings (about 8–10 rings), drained
  • Maraschino cherries (optional, about 10)
  • Whole cloves (optional, about 15-20)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Score the rind in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
  3. Insert whole cloves into the centers of the diamond cuts, spacing evenly (optional).
  4. Place ham on the rack in your roasting pan. Tuck pineapple rings over the surface, securing each with toothpicks if needed.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, bourbon, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles gently, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Brush the glaze generously over the ham and pineapple rings with a basting brush. Save some glaze for later.
  7. Bake the ham for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until heated through (internal temperature should reach 140°F/60°C if using pre-cooked ham). Baste with additional glaze every 20-30 minutes.
  8. About 30 minutes before done, tuck maraschino cherries into the pineapple rings (optional).
  9. For extra caramelization, broil the ham for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning (optional).
  10. Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  11. Slice between the scored lines or follow the spiral cut, serving with pineapple rings and extra glaze.

Notes

If the ham browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning. Apply glaze multiple times every 20-30 minutes for a sticky, glossy finish. Rest the ham after baking to keep it juicy. Broil carefully to avoid burning the glaze. Substitute maple syrup for honey or apple cider/orange juice for bourbon for variations.

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