Ham With Pineapple Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Ham With Pineapple Sauce

• 1 (4-6 pound) bone-in ham or ham steaks
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 cup ketchup
• Pineapple
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

How to Make Ham With Pineapple Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place ham in a roasting rack set inside a shallow baking pan.
2. Optionally, score the top of the ham in a crosshatch pattern for even cooking and better glaze absorption.
3. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham, ensuring it doesn't touch the bone.
4. Bake for 2 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
5. While the ham bakes, prepare the glaze: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of margarine over medium heat.
6. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Do not brown.
7. Stir in 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup pineapple preserves, and 1 teaspoon dry mustard.
8. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
9. During the last 30 minutes of baking, brush the ham with a generous amount of glaze every 10 minutes.
10. Once the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Drizzle with remaining glaze.