How to Cook a Ham Perfectly Every Time

This Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a holiday main dish.

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– 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7 to 9 pounds) – 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained – 1 cup packed brown sugar – 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard – 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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Preheat oven to 325° and place the fully cooked bone-in ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.

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Score the surface of the ham with 1/2-inch-deep cuts in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife.

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Cover the ham and bake for 1 1/2 hours to allow it to heat through.

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Meanwhile, mix together the remaining ingredients (crushed pineapple, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves) in a small bowl.

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After 1 1/2 hours, uncover the ham and spread the pineapple mixture over it, pressing it into the cuts.

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Bake the ham uncovered for an additional 30-60 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 140°.

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