Pineapple Brown Sugar Glazed Ham (Print Version)

Savory ham baked in a glossy pineapple-brown sugar glaze, served hot with juicy pineapple chunks.

# Ingredients:

→ Ham

01 - 1 pre-cooked ham, bone-in or boneless, approximately 3.6 to 4.5 kg

→ Glaze

02 - 240 ml pineapple juice
03 - 110 g light brown sugar
04 - 60 ml soy sauce
05 - 60 ml honey
06 - 60 ml Dijon mustard

→ To serve

07 - 60 g fresh pineapple chunks, drained

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven to 165°C and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a crosshatch pattern.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
04 - Transfer the ham to a roasting pan and evenly pour the prepared glaze over the surface.
05 - Roast uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until the ham is heated through and the exterior is caramelized.
06 - Slice the ham and present hot, accompanied by pineapple chunks and reserved glaze.

# Notes:

01 - For optimal glazing, baste the ham every 10 minutes while baking.