The bone-in ham is boiled in a mixture of pineapple juice, brown sugar and water for an hour. Then, it is covered in pineapple jam and then baked in the oven until the skin and glaze is crisp and brown. This ham is so good and tender when thinly sliced. Moreover, the leftover ham slices are great when sprinkled with sugar and pan fried. My family enjoys the ham slices on bread such as pan-de-sal (Filipino bread roll). Enjoy!
Pineapple Glazed Ham
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in ham
- 8 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup pineapple jam
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve brown sugar in water. Pour in a large stockpot together with the ham and pineapple juice. Make sure ham is fully submerged in juice, add more juice or water if needed.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for 1 hour. Set aside to cool.
- Transfer ham in a roasting pan, score skin and fat into diamond shapes. Spread pineapple jam all around the ham.
- Bake ham uncovered at pre-heated 400°F oven for 40 minutes or until well browned, basting once with juice from bottom of pan.
- Let ham stand covered for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!!!
Can I used the ham from Costco then follow your instruction in how to make pineapple glazed ham.
Hi Fanny,
I normally buy a different brand of ham but this year for Christmas Eve dinner, I bought the Olympic smoked ham from Costco and used the same procedure for pineapple glazed ham.
This recipe is so delicious! The taste brings you back home (Philippines). Thank you for sharing. This will be my ham every year.
You are welcome Rowena! I am glad you were able to try this ham recipe. It is our family’s favorite to serve during Holidays. Take care and stay safe!
Hi is it possible that i boil right now and i put in the oven tomorrow? Can i let to submerged the ham after boiling until tomorrow?
Hi Ramila,
Yes, you can boil the ham, store in the fridge (with or without the liquid) overnight and bake in the oven the next day.
Hello, I will try your recipe tomorrow for our Zumba Christmas party.
My question is during the boiling time, is it covered or not?
Thanks.
Hi Lilia,
Either way would work. It depends on how big your pot is and if it is safe to cover it without boiling over.
Do you buy an already cooked ham or a raw one? Also, how many lbs would you suggest to feed 12-14 people? I’m looking to make this for Christmas dinner! Thanks!
Hi Yvonne,
I usually buy smoked ham, “picnic smoked pork shoulder” to be specific. I would estimate 1/2 lb per person so you would need a 6-7 lbs ham to feed 12-14 people. Take care and have a Merry Christmas 🙂
Thank you!