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Pineapple Spiral Ham

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This easy, crowd-pleasing holiday centerpiece features a sticky, caramelized glaze balancing sweet fruit and warm molasses notes, perfect for any festive occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 14 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the glaze
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed Light brown sugar works too
  • 12 oz. cola or Dr. Pepper Adds depth and acidity
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce For gluten-free, substitute tamari
  • 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tbsp grainy mustard Or extra Dijon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Optional for a hint of heat
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
Main ingredients
  • 1 (6–9 lb) spiral-sliced city ham Fully cooked
  • 20 oz crushed pineapple One large can, with juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Place a rack in a roasting pan.
  2. Make the glaze: Combine brown sugar, cola, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon and grainy mustard, ground ginger, onion powder, crushed red pepper, and kosher salt in a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer 6–8 minutes until slightly syrupy. Stir in 2–3 tablespoons of crushed pineapple juice if it looks too thick. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Remove ham from packaging and place cut side down in the roasting pan.
  5. Spoon crushed pineapple evenly into the slices and over the ham.
Baking
  1. Brush the entire ham with about one-third of the glaze. Tightly tent the ham with foil.
  2. Warm the ham for approximately 10–12 minutes per pound, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 140°F.
  3. Remove foil, baste with another third of the glaze, and return to oven uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
  4. For a sticky, caramelized finish, broil on high for 1–3 minutes—watch constantly to avoid burning.
Serving
  1. Let the ham rest 10 minutes before carving. Spoon any pan juices and remaining glaze over slices when serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within two hours of serving. To reheat, place slices in a baking dish, add a splash of reserved pan juices or pineapple juice, cover tightly with foil, and warm at 275–300°F until 140°F internal temperature.
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