Jamón al horno con glaseado de piña

Ingredientes

• 10-12 pound fully cooked bone-in spiral-cut ham
• 20 oz canned pineapple slices (retain juice)
• Maraschino cherries (optional)
• Toothpicks
• Foil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

Preparación

1. 1

   Prepare Ham: Remove the ham from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 1 hour to ensure even baking and avoid temperature shock.

2. 2

   Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the ham.

3. 3

   Score Ham: If necessary, score the surface of the ham to allow the glaze to penetrate well. This may not be needed if your ham is spiral-sliced.

4. 4

   Make Glaze Base: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, all of the pineapple juice from the can, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes until the sugar has melted completely.

5. 5

   Thicken Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add this mixture to the saucepan while stirring continuously. Cook until the glaze thickens.

6. 6

   Glaze Ham: Place the ham on a foil-lined sheet pan or roasting pan. Drizzle the thickened glaze over the ham, using a brush to work the glaze into any cuts or crevices.

7. 7

   Decorate Ham: Secure pineapple slices and maraschino cherries on the ham's surface using toothpicks for a festive presentation. Tent the ham loosely with foil so the glaze doesn’t stick to it but the ham remains insulated.

8. 8

   Bake Covered: Bake the ham covered with foil for 1 hour and 30 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.

9. 9

   Baste and Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil, baste the ham with the remaining glaze, and return it to the oven uncovered. Bake for an additional 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

10. 10

    Rest and Serve: Let the ham rest for at least 20 minutes after baking before slicing. This helps retain juices and makes slicing easier.