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Flavorful Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Recipe with Easy Pineapple Mustard Sauce

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A quick and easy brown sugar glazed ham paired with a tangy pineapple mustard sauce, perfect for special occasions or casual family meals. This recipe delivers a sweet-savory punch with a sticky caramelized crust and refreshing sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 pounds spiral-cut ham (pre-cooked)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 8 oz canned pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from its packaging and pat dry with paper towels. If not pre-scored, use a sharp knife to make shallow diamond-shaped cuts about 1/4 inch deep across the surface.
  3. Make the brown sugar glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Prepare the pineapple mustard sauce: In a bowl, combine drained pineapple chunks (finely chopped if smoother texture desired), Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, pineapple juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Mix well and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Place the ham on a roasting rack. Brush a generous layer of the brown sugar glaze all over the ham, making sure to get into the scored cuts.
  6. Transfer the pan to the oven. Roast for about 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 20-30 minutes with more glaze. The ham is ready when heated through and the glaze is caramelized and sticky (internal temperature about 140°F / 60°C if reheating).
  7. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve slices with the pineapple mustard sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much during roasting, thin with warm water or pineapple juice. Score ham shallowly to allow glaze to soak in without cutting through meat. Let ham rest after roasting to redistribute juices. Leftover sauce is great for sandwiches. For gluten-free, verify mustard labels. Can substitute honey with almond honey or maple syrup, and brown sugar with coconut sugar. Slow cooker adaptation possible: cook on low 3-4 hours, basting occasionally.

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Keywords: brown sugar glazed ham, pineapple mustard sauce, holiday ham, easy ham recipe, spiral ham glaze, sweet and tangy ham

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