Honey Baked Ham

By Cafe Delites · 150 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and set a rack in the lower third. Remove any plastic wrap or netting from the ham and trim off the rind. Let the ham rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
2. Line a baking tray or dish with foil or parchment paper.
3. Remove the skin from the ham, leaving the fat on. Score a diamond pattern about 1 inch wide, cutting no more than 1/4 inch deep, over the whole ham. Press a clove into the centre of each diamond.
4. Place the ham in the tray, pour the pineapple juice into the base, cover with two layers of foil or parchment, and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Add the honey and brown sugar and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
6. Lower the heat and simmer until the glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool until lukewarm; it should be as runny as room-temperature honey.
7. After 15 minutes, take the ham out, raise the oven to 220°C (425°F), and remove the foil or parchment. Brush one third of the glaze over the ham, working it into the cuts.
8. Return the ham to the oven uncovered for 15 minutes.
9. Brush on another third of the glaze and some pan juices, and repeat after another 15 minutes, until a dark golden-brown crust forms (about 30 minutes in total). Mix some pan juices into the remaining glaze to keep it runny for brushing.
10. If the crust is still pink, grill on high for 2 to 5 minutes, watching closely so the sugar does not burn.
11. Let the ham rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

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