Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham
Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham pairs smoky, tender slices with a glossy brown sugar and pineapple topping that caramelizes around the edges. Studded with cloves and finished with cherries, it balances sweet and tangy notes that seep into every slice. Serve it as a showstopping centerpiece for holiday dinners or a celebratory weekend feast.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 8
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
- 2
Place the ham in a roasting pan. With a sharp knife, score the ham rind in a diamond pattern. Press a clove into the center of each diamond.
- 3
Drain the juice from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl; stir in the lemon-lime soda and brown sugar.
- 4
Coat the ham with the juice mixture and arrange the pineapple rings on top. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and secure it with a toothpick.
- 5
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven, basting frequently with the pan juices, until the ham’s internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (72 degrees C), 4 to 5 hours. Make sure the meat thermometer does not touch the bone. Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Calories 461.02 kcal High 23%
- Protein 69.03 g Good Source 138%
- Carbohydrate 11.93 g 4%
- Total Fat 15.54 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.68 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.14 g High --
- Cholesterol 236.8 mg High 79%
- Sodium 5238.05 mg High 228%
- Dietary Fiber 2.16 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 9.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 58.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.54 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 973.04 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 40.24 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.74 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Pineapple Glazed Baked Ham is made with 6 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Brown Sugar, Lemon Lime Soda, and Maraschino Cherry. Each serving provides about 461.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Brown Sugar, Lemon-Lime Soda, Maraschino Cherry, Pineapple Rings. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 461.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham healthy?
- Pineapple-Glazed Baked Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 461.02 calories and 69.03 g of protein, or 138% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 5238.05 mg (228% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.68 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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