This is by far the best holiday pineapple ham recipe I have ever cooked at home.
My whole family enjoyed it so much that they requested it again for this weeks dinner.
Thanks toSimply Mama Cooksfor this delicious dish!
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It was super easy to make and it turned out flavorful.
Read on for the full instructions.
You just want to warm the spices and dissolve the sugar you dont want them to boil.
Once done, set it aside.
Step 2:
Place your ham on your cutting board.
Score the exterior of the ham around half an inch deep down then across diagonally.
initiate the slits to allow the juices to sip inside the ham as it bakes.
Step 3:
Place the pineapple on the exterior of the ham and secure them with toothpicks.
Then add each of the cherries to the middle of the pineapple slices and secure them with toothpicks too.
Once done, transfer it to a roasting pan.
Step 4:
Pour the glaze sauce all over the ham.
Cover the pan with a lid to help maintain the moisture.
Bake it at 325F for 10 minutes per pound for a fully cooked spiral ham.
Baste the ham every 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 7:
Put the juice rendered in a saucepan and reduce it by a third.
Skim off the fat rendered from the ham.
Step 8:
Remove the cherries and pineapple slices.
Slice the ham and place it on a platter with the pineapples and cherries.
Pour the hot sauce on top and serve.
