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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Total Cost: $25.80 recipe / $2.35 serving
Servings: 11 (about 1/2 lb. each)
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Jess Rice

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* $23.32
  • 1 15oz. can sliced pineapple (packed in juice)** $1.34
  • 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 freshly cracked black pepper $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 for this recipe.
**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?
***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 1/2 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