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Ham with Pineapple Glaze

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Calories 3204 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-cooked bone-in ham about 8-10 pounds
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup coconut nectar use as a honey substitute for strict AIP
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: Fresh pineapple slices for garnish
  • Optional: Maraschino cherries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow cuts. This allows the glaze to penetrate and caramelize better.
  • Place the ham in a roasting pan, and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
  • In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, coconut nectar, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the glaze mixture by simmering until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes. The consistency should be syrupy but not overly thick.
  • Remove the foil from the ham and brush the glaze generously over the surface, ensuring it gets into the scored cuts.
  • Return the ham to the oven, uncovered. Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until heated through, basting with additional glaze every 20 minutes. This will help to build up a caramelized layer.
  • During the last 20 minutes of baking, if desired, place fresh pineapple slices on the ham and brush with a bit more glaze for added flavor and decoration.
  • Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before carving. This helps retain the juices.
  • Serve with any remaining glaze from the pan drizzled over the top.