Honey Pineapple Ham

Ingredients:

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (approximately 8-10 pounds)
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Pineapple rings (optional, for garnish)
• Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Prepare the Glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Let it simmer for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
3. Prepare the Ham: Remove any packaging from the ham and place it in a roasting pan. Score the surface in a diamond pattern with shallow cuts.
4. Apply the Glaze: Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it gets into the cuts.
5. Bake the Ham: Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, basting it with the glaze every 30 minutes.
6. Final Glazing: For the last 30 minutes of baking, remove the foil and add any remaining glaze. If using, decorate the ham with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, securing them with toothpicks.
7. Rest and Serve: Once the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven. Allow it to rest for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips:

• For extra flavor, let the ham marinate in the glaze overnight in the refrigerator.
• Adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste preference.

Enjoy your delicious Honey Pineapple Ham!