Jamon Con Pina Ham with Pineapple
Transform your holiday table with the sweet and savory perfection of Jamón con Piña (Ham with Pineapple), a show-stopping centerpiece that's as flavorful as it is visually stunning. This easy yet impressive recipe features a tender, juicy fully cooked bone-in ham, beautifully adorned with golden pineapple rings and vibrant maraschino cherries. A luscious glaze made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of ground cloves caramelizes during roasting, infusing every bite with rich, warm sweetness balanced by tropical tang. With its striking garnishes and a perfectly sticky glaze, this dish is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight. Perfect for festive occasions, Jamón con Piña pairs wonderfully with classic side dishes and is sure to impress your family and friends with its irresistible blend of flavors and textures.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham
- 8 pieces pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
- 8 pieces maraschino cherries
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or fresh)
- 10 pieces whole cloves
- 20 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. Make shallow cuts about 1/4-inch deep without cutting into the meat.
Insert a whole clove into the center of each scored diamond and place the ham in a roasting pan.
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and pineapple juice. Heat over medium heat and stir until the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Using toothpicks, attach a pineapple ring to the surface of the ham. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and secure it with a toothpick.
Brush the prepared glaze generously over the entire ham and its garnishes. Reserve some glaze for basting later.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the top from burning and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake the ham for approximately 2 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C). Baste the ham with the reserved glaze every 30 minutes for a shiny and flavorful coating.
Remove the foil during the last 20 minutes of baking to allow the glaze to caramelize on the surface.
Once cooked, remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your Jamon Con Piña with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3498 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.0 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
