Learn How to Heat a Fully Cooked Ham with this simple recipe! Whether you are looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive holiday ham, this recipe will turn a boring pre-cooked ham into a tender and juicy centerpiece topped with a delicious pineapple glaze!
20ounce can (540 mL)pineapple chunksor crushed pineapple
¾cupbrown sugar
2tablespoonsprepared orange juice
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonground cloves
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
If your ham is not spiral-cut, score the entire surface of the ham with a sharp knife. Cut long cuts from the top of the ham down to the bottom. Then, make a second set of perpendicular cuts to form a diamond pattern all over the outside, about ½-inch deep and 1-½-inches apart.
Place the ham cut side down in a large roasting pan. Add 1 cup of cold water to the bottom of the pan, and cover it with a lid or aluminum foil.
Place the ham in the oven and bake for one hour at 325 degrees F.
Prepare The Pineapple Glaze
Add the entire can of pineapple chunks, including the juice, to a medium saucepan, along with brown sugar, orange juice, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until the glaze has thickened.
After the ham has been baking in the oven for one hour, remove the lid and spoon a few spoonfuls of glaze over the top of the ham. Add all of the pineapple chunks beside the ham to the roaster. Reserve the remaining glaze for later.
Cover the ham again and bake for one more hour. Pour the remaining glaze over the ham and cover it again. Bake for one more hour, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the ham reaches 140 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
Remove the ham from the oven, tent it with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure you cover the ham with a lid or aluminum foil for most of the baking time; this will keep moisture locked in and give you juicier meat.
Use an internal thermometer for accuracy. You want to make sure that your ham reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.