Pineapple Ham (Spiral Ham Recipe)
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 60 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most divine, sweet, and savory baked pineapple ham of your life!
This show-stopping main course is perfect for any holiday or gathering, and trust me, it’s sure to impress your guests!
The secret to this mouthwatering dish lies in the rich, caramelized glaze, infused with the deep flavors of brown sugar, cola, and spices.
To start, combine 1 cup of packed brown sugar, 12 ounces of cola (or Dr. Pepper), 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, 1½ tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1½ tablespoons of grainy mustard, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt in a medium-sized saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the glaze reaches a syrupy consistency, about 20-30 minutes.
While the glaze is cooking, preheat your oven to 325°F. Score the surface of a spiral-sliced city ham with ½-inch deep slices spaced 1 inch apart.
Cover and bake the ham for 1 hour, then brush half of the glaze over the ham, making sure to spread some down into each cut.
Spread 20 ounces of crushed pineapple over the ham, pressing down, then pour half of the remaining glaze over the surface.
Bake the ham uncovered for 15 minutes, then continue cooking and glazing/basting the ham every 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
This should take about 40-60 minutes, depending on the size of your ham.
Remember to cover the ham for the first part of the cooking time, then uncover and glaze to perfection!
Once the ham is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
And don’t forget to store those leftovers in a resealable bag or aluminum foil, and refrigerate or freeze for up to 2 months!
This baked pineapple ham is sure to become a family favorite, and it’s perfect for serving with your favorite side dishes, like crockpot potato casserole or sautéed asparagus.
So go ahead, get creative, and make this show-stopping dish the star of your next gathering!
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Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 12 ounces cola (or Dr. Pepper)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1½ tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple
Instructions
- 1. Combine 1 cup of packed brown sugar, 12 ounces of cola, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce, 1½ tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 1½ tablespoons of grainy mustard, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt in a medium-sized saucepan.
- 2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the glaze reaches a syrupy consistency, about 20-30 minutes.
- 3. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- 4. Score the surface of a spiral-sliced city ham with ½-inch deep slices spaced 1 inch apart.
- 5. Cover and bake the ham for 1 hour.
- 6. Brush half of the glaze over the ham, making sure to spread some down into each cut.
- 7. Spread 20 ounces of crushed pineapple over the ham, pressing down, then pour half of the remaining glaze over the surface.
- 8. Bake the ham uncovered for 15 minutes.
- 9. Continue cooking and glazing/basting the ham every 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F, which should take about 40-60 minutes, depending on the size of your ham.
- 10. Let the ham rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- 11. Store leftovers in a resealable bag or aluminum foil, and refrigerate or freeze for up to 2 months.
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