Pineapple-Glazed Spiral Ham Extravaganza
Elevate your holiday feast with this sophisticated Pineapple-Glazed Spiral Ham Extravaganza. The succulent spiral-cut ham is drenched in an aromatic glaze made from sweet pineapple, honey, and a medley of warming spices. The double water bath process ensures that every slice is tender and juicy, while the oven bag method locks in moisture and enhances flavor. Perfectly garnished with pineapple rings, this dish not only delights the palate but also becomes an eye-catching centerpiece for any celebration. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a memorable meal that will have your guests asking for seconds!
12-14
Servings
250
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spiral cut ham, bone-in
1 ((8-12 pounds))
Large oven cooking bag
1 (with tie)
Sliced pineapple
1 (20 ounce) can (juice reserved)
Granulated sugar
1 cup
Brown sugar
1/2 cup
Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
Ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon
Ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon
Fresh ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon
Paprika
1/2 teaspoon
Ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon
Pineapple juice
1/3 cup
Honey
1/4 cup
Instructions
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1. Start by placing the spiral-cut ham, still in its plastic packaging and netting, into a large container. Fill the container with hot tap water and let it sit for 45 minutes. Afterward, drain the water and refill with more hot tap water. This helps raise the internal temperature of the ham.
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2. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and adjust the oven rack to the lowest position.
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3. Remove the ham from the water and discard all packaging, including the plastic disk covering the bone. Place the ham into a large oven bag, ensuring the cut side is facing down. Fasten the bag tightly around the ham and tie it securely. Position the ham in a large roasting pan and cut 4 small slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.
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4. Bake the ham in the preheated oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 100°F (38°C), which takes approximately 90 minutes (or about 10 minutes per pound).
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5. In the meantime, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, paprika, and ginger until well combined. Add the reserved pineapple juice and honey, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and pourable. Remove from heat.
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6. Once the ham reaches 100°F, carefully remove it from the oven. Untie the oven bag and gently roll down the sides while keeping the juices contained. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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7. Decorate the ham by attaching pineapple slices to it using toothpicks, starting from the bottom of the ham and working your way up.
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8. Slowly pour one-quarter of the glaze over the ham. Return the ham to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Repeat this process two more times, pouring additional glaze over the ham each time. Reserve any remaining glaze for serving.
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9. After the final glazing, remove the ham from the oven and take off the pineapple slices if desired. The juices in the bottom of the bag can be combined with the leftover glaze for serving. My family enjoys pouring this mixture over individual slices of ham.
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10. Transfer the ham to a decorative platter for serving. Pour the glaze and ham juices into a gravy boat to accompany each slice.
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
30g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pineapple-Glazed Spiral Ham Extravaganza?
It is a sophisticated holiday feast featuring succulent spiral-cut ham glazed with sweet pineapple, honey, and warming spices using a double water bath and oven bag method for moisture.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to serve between 12 and 14 people.
What are the caloric details for this ham recipe?
Each serving contains approximately 250 calories.
How much protein is in a serving of this ham?
There are 13 grams of protein per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
The dish contains 10 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in one serving?
A single serving contains 30 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the purpose of the double water bath?
The double water bath helps raise the internal temperature of the ham before it goes into the oven, ensuring it remains tender and juicy.
How long does the water bath process take?
The process takes 90 minutes total, consisting of two 45-minute cycles in hot tap water.
What size spiral-cut ham should I use?
A bone-in spiral-cut ham weighing between 8 and 12 pounds is recommended.
What initial oven temperature is required?
The oven should be preheated to 250°F (120°C) for the first stage of baking.
Where should the oven rack be placed?
The oven rack should be adjusted to the lowest position.
Should the ham be cooked in its original packaging?
No, you must discard all packaging, including the plastic disk covering the bone, before placing the ham in the oven bag.
How should the ham be positioned in the oven bag?
The ham should be placed in the oven bag with the cut side facing down.
How many slits should be cut into the oven bag?
Four small slits should be cut in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.
What internal temperature should the ham reach during the first bake?
The ham should reach an internal temperature of 100°F (38°C).
How long does the first baking phase typically take?
It takes approximately 90 minutes, or about 10 minutes per pound of ham.
What ingredients are in the pineapple glaze?
The glaze consists of granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, paprika, ginger, pineapple juice, and honey.
How do you cook the glaze mixture?
Mix ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and pourable.
To what temperature is the oven increased for glazing?
The oven temperature is increased to 350°F (175°C) once the ham reaches 100°F.
How are the pineapple slices applied to the ham?
Attach the pineapple slices to the ham using toothpicks, starting from the bottom and working upward.
How much glaze is applied at each step?
One-quarter of the glaze is poured over the ham during each application.
How many times is the ham glazed?
The glazing process is repeated three times in total.
How long is the ham baked after each glaze application?
The ham is returned to the oven for 10 minutes after each pouring of glaze.
What can you do with the juices from the bottom of the bag?
The juices can be combined with the leftover glaze to be poured over individual slices of ham.
How should the final dish be presented?
Transfer the ham to a decorative platter and serve the glaze mixture in a gravy boat.
How much granulated sugar is used in the glaze?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of granulated sugar.
How much honey is required for the glaze?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of honey.
What amount of ground ginger is included?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
Can you name three of the tags associated with this recipe?
Three tags for this recipe include holiday, pineapple, and festive.
What type of pineapple is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses one 20-ounce can of sliced pineapple with the juice reserved.