Glazed Ham with Pineapple Mustard Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Glazed Ham with Pineapple Mustard Sauce
4500 min.
10
1061kcal

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Indulge in the festive flavors of our Glazed Ham with Pineapple Mustard Sauce—a mouthwatering centerpiece sure to impress at any gathering! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe embraces the rich taste of a partially cooked smoked shank-end ham, elevating it with a delightful blend of spicy Dijon mustard and the sweet tang of unsweetened pineapple juice. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or special occasions, this dish not only satisfies the palate but also adds a tropical touch to your meal.

Cooking this sumptuous ham is a joyfully rewarding experience that fills your home with a fragrant aroma. The process begins with a careful preparation of the ham, trimming away excess fat and skin to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. With a gentle bake wrapped in foil, the ham becomes gloriously tender, while the basting of our unique pineapple mustard glaze develops a beautiful caramelized finish.

Not only does this recipe bring striking visual appeal to the table, but it also offers a harmonious balance of sweet and savory, making each slice an unforgettable bite. Whether it’s a holiday feast or a cozy family dinner, our Glazed Ham with Pineapple Mustard Sauce will undoubtedly become a cherished favorite. So gather your loved ones, and let’s make memories around this luscious dish that celebrates the essence of togetherness and good food!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • ounces dijon mustard 
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh finely chopped
  • pound ham smoked cooked (preferably Cook's brand)
  • cups pineapple juice unsweetened (24 fl ounces)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • sprigs thyme leaves fresh
  • 10 servings vegetable oil for greasing pan

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 325°F. Oil a large roasting pan.
  2. If ham comes wrapped in plastic, rinse ham and pat dry.
  3. Cut away and discard any thick skin with a sharp paring knife, leaving a 1-inch band around shank end, then cut away all but about an 1/8-inch layer of fat where possible. Put ham, cut side down, in roasting pan.
  4. Pour 3/4 cup pineapple juice around ham and cover pan tightly with foil, then bake 1 hour.
  5. While ham is baking, combine sugar and remaining 2 1/4 cups pineapple juice in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and gently boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 3/4 cup, 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. Transfer pineapple syrup to a bowl and cool 5 minutes.
  7. Whisk in mustard, salt, and pepper, then pour 1/2 cup into a small bowl and stir in thyme. Reserve remaining mustard mixture for serving.
  8. Discard foil from pan and brush ham with thyme mustard mixture, then bake, basting with pan juices occasionally, until thermometer inserted into center of meat (do not touch bone) registers 145 to 150°F, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. If pan juices evaporate during baking, add 1/2 cup water.
  9. Transfer ham to a platter, discarding pan juices, and let stand, uncovered, 15 to 30 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve ham with reserved mustard mixture on the side.
  11. ·Pineapple mustard mixture, without thyme, can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.·Ham can be trimmed of skin and fat 8 hours ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
  12. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1061kcal
Protein30.41%
Fat65.15%
Carbs4.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.01
Glycemic Load
5.07
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
35.040434780328%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1060.73kcal
53.04%
Fat:75.63g
116.35%
Saturated Fat:23.9g
149.34%
Carbohydrates:11.59g
3.86%
Net Carbohydrates:10.47g
3.81%
Sugar:8.55g
9.5%
Cholesterol:224.98mg
74.99%
Sodium:4585.25mg
199.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:79.42g
158.84%
Vitamin B1:2.26mg
150.66%
Selenium:89.2µg
127.43%
Vitamin B3:16.46mg
82.28%
Phosphorus:804.57mg
80.46%
Vitamin B6:1.47mg
73.32%
Zinc:8.64mg
57.59%
Vitamin B2:0.83mg
49.06%
Vitamin B12:2.32µg
38.71%
Potassium:1165.2mg
33.29%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.54%
Vitamin K:26.34µg
25.08%
Magnesium:88.33mg
22.08%
Iron:3.84mg
21.34%
Copper:0.37mg
18.5%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.61%
Vitamin D:2.54µg
16.93%
Vitamin E:2.54mg
16.9%
Vitamin C:8.44mg
10.23%
Folate:25.39µg
6.35%
Calcium:50.62mg
5.06%
Fiber:1.12g
4.48%
Vitamin A:55.91IU
1.12%
Source:Epicurious