Honey-Glazed Ham with Pineapple and Cloves

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A succulent ham glazed with honey, pineapple juice, and warm spices, baked until caramelized for a sweet-umami centerpiece that elevates traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, honey, pineapple juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place 5-pound ham, cut side down, in a roasting pan. Score fat in a diamond pattern to 1/4 inch deep.
  2. Step 2: Whisk 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves in a saucepan until sugar dissolves (5 minutes).
  3. Step 3: Brush half the glaze over ham, then arrange 1/4 cup pineapple chunks in scored lines.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 60 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze every 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and rest for 15 minutes before slicing to lock in juices.

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