Spiced Pineapple Ham Recipes

SPICED RUB BROWN SUGAR PINEAPPLE GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place the ham flat side down in a roasting pan. Combine brown sugar, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, pepper and allspice in a small bowl. Rub on the outside of the ham.
• To make the glaze: In a small bowl combine pineapple juice, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Rub half of the glaze on top of the ham and reserve the other half.
• Add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of your roasting pan and bake the ham for about an hour and 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 140 degrees. Remember, your ham is already fully cooked and you are heating it to the optimal eating temperature.
• Remove the ham from the oven and rub remaining glaze on top of the ham and broil for 2-3 minutes until the glaze caramelizes on the top. Let rest three minutes before serving. Enjoy!

HAM WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
• Place ham in a roasting pan. Score the rind of the ham with a diamond pattern. Press a clove into the center of each diamond. Drain the juice from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl, and stir in the brown sugar and lemon-lime soda. Coat the ham with this mixture. Arrange the pineapple rings over the outside of the ham. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring, and secure with a toothpick.
• Bake uncovered for 4 to 5 hours, basting frequently with the juices, until the internal temperature of the ham is 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Be sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Remove toothpicks before serving.

SPICED PINEAPPLE HAM

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring pineapple juice, cloves and cinnamon stick to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Strain juice, discarding cloves and cinnamon. Return juice to the pan. , In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch; stir in vinegar until smooth. Stir into pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in pineapple; heat through., In a large nonstick skillet, cook ham steaks until browned and heated through. Serve with the pineapple sauce.

SPICED PINEAPPLE JAM

Steps:

• Combine the pineapple, cloves, stick of cinnamon and 1 cup of sugar in a pan and let stand for 1 hour.
• After 1 hour, add the remaining sugar and place the pan over a medium-high heat; stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
• Bring the mix to a rolling boil for two minutes.
• Remove the pan from the flame and skim off any foam that accumulates.
• Place the pan over the heat again for 1 minute to boil.
• Again, remove and skim off the foam. Add the butter and bring the mixture to a boil again.
• Take off heat, take out the cloves and stick of cinnamon. Add the 1sp ground cinnamon, add the pectin and stir constantly.
• Bring to a rolling boil again for 1 minute. Take of heat and skim off the foam.
• Allow the jam to cool for 5/10 minutes.
• Ladle into canning jars. Wipe rim with sterilized cloth.
• Apply lids then rings and tighten to fingertip tightness.
• Process in a water bath for your altitude time.
• P.S. I know it seems like allot of boiling time, but pineapple is a hard fruit and this foams allot. You can also use canned pineapple, just make sure it is not in sugar syrup and can skip the 1 hour soaking time.

SPICY PINEAPPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the crushed pineapple, cornstarch and ground ginger. Gradually stir in enough of the reserved pineapple juice to make the mixture smooth.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend orange juice and maple syrup. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until clear and thickened. Mix in the pineapple mixture. Continue to cook and stir until well blended and thick, about 15 minutes.

SPICED PINEAPPLE HAM SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut ham slices into serving size pieces, if necessary.
• Arrange ham slices evenly in a 8x8 inch glass baking dish.
• Place pineapple slices on top of the ham.
• Sprinkle brown sugar and spices on top of the ham and pineapple.
• Pour orange juice over all.
• Cover pan tightly with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

PINEAPPLE BROWN SUGAR HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325F
• Soak a small handful of toothpicks in warm water.
• Use a sharp knife to score a grid-like pattern into the ham, about 1/2" to 1" into the ham.
• Place the ham in a roasting pan or baking tray.
• In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard and cloves.
• Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until melted and completely combined - the brown sugar should not appear gritty at all.
• Pour half of the brown sugar mixture over the ham and use a basting brush to ensure the syrup is coated all over the ham.
• Using the soaked toothpicks, secure the pineapple rings all over the ham.
• Place 1/2 cup of water in the roasting tray and cover the ham with tinfoil.
• Bake the ham for 1 hour.
• Place the brown sugar mixture back over the heat and continue cooking until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the ham from the oven and remove the tinfoil.
• Pour the remaining syrup over the ham and return back to the oven.
• Baste or brush the ham with the syrup every 15 minutes, continuing to bake for 1 more hour, until ham reaches an internal temperature of 145F. (Keep in mind that the glaze adds flavor and moisture so don't neglect it.)
• For a crispier skin, you can increase the heat to 400F for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
• Before serving, remove the toothpicks and insert a maraschino cherry into the centre of each pineapple ring.

SPICED PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Discard cinnamon and cloves. Add pineapple. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm with a slotted spoon.