Honey Glazed Ham Pineapple Salsa (Print View)

Sweet ham meets zesty pineapple salsa for a festive, flavorful centerpiece everyone enjoys.

# Components:

→ Ham & Glaze

01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (approximately 5.5 lbs)
02 - 1/2 cup honey
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
05 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pineapple Salsa

09 - 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
10 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
11 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Place ham in a large roasting pan, cut side down. Score the fat in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the glaze is smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - Brush half the glaze over the ham, ensuring it penetrates the scored cuts. Cover ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.
04 - Remove the foil. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham. Continue baking, uncovered, for 45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and heated through.
05 - While the ham bakes, prepare the pineapple salsa: In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well. Chill until ready to serve.
06 - Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with generous spoonfuls of pineapple salsa.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients to create an impressive main dish
  • The glaze creates a beautiful caramelization with minimal effort
  • Perfect make ahead option that tastes even better the next day
  • Versatile enough for holidays yet simple enough for weekend family meals
02 -
  • The diamond scoring pattern is essential for maximum flavor absorption
  • Using a bone in ham provides significantly better flavor than boneless options
  • This recipe works beautifully for Easter Sunday or Christmas dinner
  • The salsa can be made up to 24 hours in advance for even better flavor

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