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by Liza Agbanlog 11 Comments
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As a child, our family would have a special type of ham every Christmas. Now with a family of my own and in a different country, I have tried over the years to recreate the ham that I had as a child. This recipe is the closest approximation to that special ham. I recently brought this to a salu-salo and it was a hit. I first learned about this ham from my sister’s mother-in-law who is a great cook. I have made this ham so many times over the years and have perfected it the way I like it.
The bone-in ham is boiled in a mixture of pineapple juice, brown sugar and water for an hour. Then, it is covered in pineapple jam and then baked in the oven until the skin and glaze is crisp and brown. This ham is so good and tenderwhen thinly sliced. Moreover, the leftover ham slices are great when sprinkled with sugar and pan fried. My family enjoys the ham slices on bread such as pan-de-sal (Filipino bread roll). Enjoy!
Pineapple Glazed Ham
Liza Agbanlog
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in ham
- 8 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup pineapple jam
Instructions
In a bowl, dissolve brown sugar in water. Pour in a large stockpot together with the ham and pineapple juice. Make sure ham is fully submerged in juice, add more juice or water if needed.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for 1 hour. Set aside to cool.
Transfer ham in a roasting pan, score skin and fat into diamond shapes. Spread pineapple jam all around the ham.
Bake ham uncovered at pre-heated 400°F oven for 40 minutes or until well browned, basting once with juice from bottom of pan.
Let ham stand covered for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!!!
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Can I used the ham from Costco then follow your instruction in how to make pineapple glazed ham.
Liza Agbanlog
Hi Fanny,
I normally buy a different brand of ham but this year for Christmas Eve dinner, I bought the Olympic smoked ham from Costco and used the same procedure for pineapple glazed ham.Reply
Rowena Aves
This recipe is so delicious! The taste brings you back home (Philippines). Thank you for sharing. This will be my ham every year.Reply
Liza Agbanlog
You are welcome Rowena! I am glad you were able to try this ham recipe. It is our family’s favorite to serve during Holidays. Take care and stay safe!
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Ramila Hartman
Hi is it possible that i boil right now and i put in the oven tomorrow? Can i let to submerged the ham after boiling until tomorrow?
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Liza Agbanlog
Hi Ramila,
Yes, you can boil the ham, store in the fridge (with or without the liquid) overnight and bake in the oven the next day.Reply
Lilia
Hello, I will try your recipe tomorrow for our Zumba Christmas party.
My question is during the boiling time, is it covered or not?
Thanks.Reply
Liza Agbanlog
Hi Lilia,
Either way would work. It depends on how big your pot is and if it is safe to cover it without boiling over.Reply
Yvonne
Do you buy an already cooked ham or a raw one? Also, how many lbs would you suggest to feed 12-14 people? I’m looking to make this for Christmas dinner! Thanks!
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Liza A
Hi Yvonne,
I usually buy smoked ham, “picnic smoked pork shoulder” to be specific. I would estimate 1/2 lb per person so you would need a 6-7 lbs ham to feed 12-14 people. Take care and have a Merry Christmas 🙂Reply
Yvonne
Thank you!
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