Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham (Printable Version)
Juicy ham and pineapple chunks meld with a brown sugar glaze for a sweet-savory baked dish that comforts and satisfies.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 grams cooked diced ham
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250 grams canned pineapple chunks in juice, drained
→ Glaze
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100 grams dark brown sugar
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15 grams Dijon mustard
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15 milliliters soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
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60 milliliters reserved pineapple juice
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius. Lightly grease a 23 by 33 cm baking dish to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, reserved pineapple juice, and ground cloves until the sugar fully dissolves and the glaze is smooth.
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Distribute diced ham and pineapple chunks evenly in the prepared baking dish to ensure a balanced bite with every serving.
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Pour the prepared glaze evenly over the ham and pineapple. Gently toss with clean hands or a spatula to coat all pieces with the sticky glaze.
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Place the dish uncovered on the middle oven rack and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the glaze is caramelized, bubbly, and edges begin to brown.
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Allow the bake to rest for five minutes after removing from the oven to let the glaze set. Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables.
# Notes:
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Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent a watery glaze and ensure it thickens properly during baking.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after baking, as the ham contributes saltiness.
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Leftovers store well in an airtight container refrigerated up to four days; the glaze intensifies in flavor over time.