Baked Ham
This Baked Ham is sweet, savory, and juicy—the perfect holiday meal. The glaze makes the outside nice and golden but still tender.
Servings: 11 (about 1/2 lb. each)
Calories: 449kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 roasting pan You can use whatever size roasting pan the ham will comfortably fit in with room for the added water and drippings that run off.
Ingredients
- 5.5 lbs. boneless smoked ham $24.42*
- 15 oz. can sliced pineapple packed in juice, $1.68**
- 1 cup brown sugar packed, $0.48
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.06
- 1 tsp garlic powder $0.10
- 1 tsp salt $0.03***
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.17
- 1 tsp onion powder $0.10
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice $0.20
- water $0.00****
Instructions
- Gather all glaze ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice (one 15oz can yields about 1 cup of juice), brown sugar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion powder, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cook the glaze down over medium heat until it is reduced by half.
- Place the ham cut side down in the roasting pan of your choosing.
- Brush the ham with half the glaze mixture and cover it with slices of canned pineapple. Add 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Make a tinfoil tent to cover the entire ham. Place the tinfoil over the ham and bake for 20 minutes per pound of meat, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Baste the ham periodically, using a baster or a large spoon.
- Once the ham reaches 145°F, remove the tinfoil tent and baste. Then, brush the ham with all remaining glaze.
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Notes
*I used a 5.5lb. boneless ham to make 11 servings. If you don't need this much meat or your budget is stretched because of the cost of the ham, hunt for a smaller ham. Sometimes, if you go to the deli counter, they can help you. Hams are sold by weight, so if you plan on ½-⅓ pound per person, that will help you choose which size ham your family needs!
**The pineapple helps keep the ham moist during cooking. Did you know pineapple also contains natural acidic enzymes that help tenderize any meat you cook with it?
***Most pre-cooked smoked hams are naturally on the saltier side because of the curing process. If you want to lower the overall sodium, look for one specifically labeled lower sodium and omit the added salt from the glaze.
****The water turns to steam and helps to heat your ham and keep it moist. The amount varies based on the size of your roasting pan. You will want ½ inch of liquid in the bottom of the pan to ensure your ham is nice and juicy.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5lb | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 2853mg | Fiber: 1g