Paleo Glazed Baked Ham
Indulge in the perfect centerpiece for your next gathering with this Paleo Glazed Baked Ham, a healthy twist on a classic favorite. This recipe features a succulent, bone-in ham coated in a shiny, caramelized glaze made from the natural sweetness of pineapple juice and raw honey, enhanced with warm spices like ground cloves and mustard powder. The glaze beautifully infuses flavor into the ham thanks to a diamond-scoring technique, while gentle basting during baking creates irresistibly crispy edges. With no refined sugars or additives, this paleo-friendly dish is ideal for holiday feasts or family celebrations. Serve slices of this tender, flavorful ham drizzled with extra glaze, and watch it become the highlight of your meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds bone-in ham
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.5 cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat-side down. If your ham has a casing or netting, make sure to remove it.
Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. This will help the glaze penetrate the rind.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, ground cloves, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow it to cook for about 5-7 minutes until it reduces and thickens to a glaze consistency.
Brush the ham generously with the pineapple glaze, ensuring it gets into the scored crevices.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake the ham for approximately 2 hours (approximately 20 minutes per pound), basting it with the glaze every 30 minutes.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and the edges to become slightly crispy.
Check the internal temperature of the ham with a meat thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C) when done.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Carve the ham and serve it with any leftover glaze drizzled on top or on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.5 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1497 mg | 499% | |
| Sodium | 34989 mg | 1521% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.8 g | ||
| Protein | 572.6 g | 1145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 25.7 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 7651 mg | 163% | |
*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.
