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Perfect Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham Recipe for Easy Festive Feasts with Pineapple

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A simple and delicious honey bourbon glazed ham with pineapple rings, perfect for festive occasions. This recipe combines sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors for a crowd-pleasing holiday centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • Pre-cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds / 2.7 to 3.6 kg), spiral cut recommended
  • Honey (½ cup / 120 ml)
  • Bourbon whiskey (¼ cup / 60 ml)
  • Brown sugar (½ cup / 100 g)
  • Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons)
  • Pineapple rings (1 can, about 8 rings)
  • Maraschino cherries (optional, about 8)
  • Ground cinnamon (½ teaspoon)
  • Ground cloves (¼ teaspoon, optional)
  • Whole cloves (about 20)
  • Water (½ cup / 120 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Position the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Score the ham’s surface in a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep. Poke whole cloves into the intersections.
  3. Arrange the ham on the roasting rack inside the pan, fat side up.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together honey, bourbon, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until smooth.
  5. Brush a generous layer of the glaze all over the ham, including the scored cuts. Place pineapple rings on the ham, securing each with a maraschino cherry if desired.
  6. Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound), basting every 20 minutes with remaining glaze.
  7. Remove the foil in the last 20 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize, tent with foil if browning too fast.
  8. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C). Continue baking if needed.
  9. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes after removing from oven.
  10. Carve between scored lines and serve with pan juices or leftover glaze.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much while basting, add a splash of water or bourbon to loosen. Use foil tenting to prevent burning glaze. Let ham rest before carving for juicier slices. Substitute bourbon with apple cider or orange juice for non-alcoholic version. Fresh pineapple can be used but canned caramelizes better.

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