Pineapple & Honey Glazed Ham
Sweet, succulent and perfect for a festive feast, this Pineapple & Honey Glazed Ham is a show‑stopping centrepiece that brings warmth and flavour to any occasion. A generous ham leg is scored and oven‑roasted until tender, then brushed with a glossy glaze of crushed pineapple, honey, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard and a touch of cinnamon for a beautiful balance of fruity sweetness and gentle warmth. Pineapple wedges roast alongside, caramelising slightly for a tropical twist that pairs beautifully with the salty‑savory ham. With about 30 minutes prep and 1 hour 10 minutes cook time, it’s a delicious, crowd‑pleasing roast that’s ideal for holiday dinners, family gatherings or celebratory meals.
Ingredients
- 1 x 7–8 kg Otway Ham, skin removed
- 1 small pineapple, peeled and cut lengthways into thick wedges
Pineapple & Honey Glaze
- ¾ cup crushed unsweetened pineapple
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Method
Preheat oven to 180˚C/160˚C fan-forced
Using a sharp knife, score the ham fat (not the flesh) lengthways in 1cm wide intervals. Place ham on a greased rack in a large baking dish lined with foil.
For ease use a large disposable foil roasting dish.
To make the pineapple glaze, place crushed pineapple into a medium saucepan and using a hand-held blender, puree until quite smooth (like thick pineapple juice). Add remaining glaze ingredients to pan. Bring to the boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Brush ham fat two to three times with the glaze to coat. Arrange pineapple wedges around the ham. Brush lightly with the glaze. Roast for 50 minutes, brushing with the remaining ham glaze once or twice or until golden. Stand to cool for 30 minutes. Slice the baked ham and serve with the pineapple.
Recipe courtesy of Australian Pork Limited.
