What is a spiral ham?

It's a bone-in ham that's pre-sliced but retains it's beautiful shape. It has neat even slices that were carved with a spiral-slicing machine. The thin slices are still attached at one end to the bone in the middle. Spiral hams have a gorgeous presentation and are easy to serve.

What size ham should I buy?

A spiral ham has a heavy bone in the middle. So we're keeping this in mind when estimating the size of ham to buy. To feed 6 people, buy a 5- to 6-pound spiral ham. To feed 12 people, buy a 10- to 12-pound ham.

Why does a fully-cooked ham need to be cooked again?

Although a spiral ham is pre-cooked, we glaze and reheat it to enhance the flavor profile. Most everyone agrees, a succulent ham with savory flavors creates a memorable dining experience.

Pineapple Ham | Juicy and Succulent

Name: Pineapple Ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (bone-in) spiral ham, about 9 pounds; 1 can (20-ounces) pineapple rings in syrup; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons grainy mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained

Description

This stunning pineapple ham is deeply delicious. It features a sweet and savory brown-sugar-pineapple glaze. A perfect centerpiece for holiday dinners and Sunday suppers. Prep in 10 minutes then bake.

Ingredients

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1 (bone-in) spiral ham, about 9 pounds
1 can (20-ounces) pineapple rings in syrup
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup maraschino cherries, drained

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Instructions

RECIPE PREP: Preheat oven to 350°F.

Drain the juice from the can of pineapple rings into a small bowl. (Set the pineapple rings aside for later.) To the bowl of juices, add brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, and cloves. Whisk to combine.
Place the ham in a large, rimmed baking dish. Pour the glaze all over the ham. Tent the ham (loosely cover it) with aluminum foil. Bake the ham for 1 1/2 hours.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and discard the foil. Baste the ham with the pan juices. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of a pineapple ring, and secure the cherry to the ham with a toothpick. Repeat this process until the ham is fully covered with pineapples and cherries.
Return the ham to the oven (without foil). Bake for another 30 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F. (Check the temperature with a meat thermometer.)
Baste the meat with pan juices again. This will help it look shiny and gorgeous. Transfer the pineapple ham to a large platter. Serve immediately.

Equipment

Meat Thermometer

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Notes

How much ham per person? It largely depends on the number of side dishes available, and if there are other main dishes as well. But for a spiral ham, estimate 3/4 to 1 pound per person – to account for the weight of the bone. Once served, each person may eat about 1/2 pound of ham.

How to store leftover ham: Transfer ham and pan juices to a zip-top bag or airtight container and store it in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American