Mom Florence's Ham

Indulge in the timeless flavors of "Mom Florence's Ham," a show-stopping centerpiece perfect for holiday feasts or special gatherings. This recipe takes a fully cooked bone-in ham and elevates it with a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and warm ground cloves. The ham is beautifully scored and studded with fragrant whole cloves, then adorned with caramelized pineapple rings and vibrant maraschino cherries for a nostalgic touch and a pop of color. Basted every 20 minutes for ultimate juiciness, this ham develops a golden, caramelized crust that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful. With just 20 minutes of prep and simple roasting instructions, "Mom Florence's Ham" strikes the perfect balance between elegance and ease, making it a cherished classic for family celebrations and festive occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 20 whole cloves
• 8 pineapple rings, canned
• 8 maraschino cherries
• 8 toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down.

Step 3

Score the surface of the ham by making shallow, diagonal cuts to form a diamond pattern. Insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and ground cloves. Heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 5

Brush a generous layer of the glaze over the entire ham, reserving some for basting later.

Step 6

Arrange pineapple rings over the surface of the ham and secure each with a toothpick. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring and secure with another toothpick.

Step 7

Cover the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake the ham in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours (about 10 minutes per pound).

Step 8

Every 20 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and baste it with the reserved glaze to ensure it remains moist and flavorful.

Step 9

During the last 20 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the ham to caramelize and develop a golden-brown crust.

Step 10

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.

Step 11

Slice and serve the ham warm along with the pineapples and cherries for a nostalgic, classic presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4933.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6983.8

Total Fat 193.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1995.8mg	0%
Sodium 44390.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 480.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 426.0g
Protein 769.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 869.4mg	0%
Iron 27.2mg	0%
Potassium 11005.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.9%

Protein: 45.6%

Carbs: 28.5%