Paleo Glazed Baked Ham

Elevate your holiday table with this mouthwatering Paleo Glazed Baked Ham, a wholesome twist on a classic centerpiece. Featuring a rich, caramelized glaze made from pineapple juice, raw honey, and warming spices like ground cloves and mustard powder, this recipe is both naturally sweetened and grain-free, perfect for paleo diets. The bone-in ham is scored and basted with the vibrant pineapple glaze, which infuses every bite with tangy, smoky, and sweet flavors. With a minimal prep time of just 15 minutes and a slow oven bake that creates a tender, juicy texture and irresistibly crispy edges, this showstopping dish serves up to 10 and fits seamlessly into any celebratory spread. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a hearty, paleo-friendly meal, this baked ham recipe delivers both flavor and elegance.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 6 pounds bone-in ham
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup raw honey
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat-side down. If your ham has a casing or netting, make sure to remove it.

Step 3

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. This will help the glaze penetrate the rind.

Step 4

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple juice, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, ground cloves, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Allow it to cook for about 5-7 minutes until it reduces and thickens to a glaze consistency.

Step 6

Brush the ham generously with the pineapple glaze, ensuring it gets into the scored crevices.

Step 7

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 8

Bake the ham for approximately 2 hours (approximately 20 minutes per pound), basting it with the glaze every 30 minutes.

Step 9

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and the edges to become slightly crispy.

Step 10

Check the internal temperature of the ham with a meat thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C) when done.

Step 11

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Carve the ham and serve it with any leftover glaze drizzled on top or on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3165.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4706.7

Total Fat 150.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1496.8mg	0%
Sodium 34989.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 194.8g
Protein 572.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.3mg	0%
Iron 25.7mg	0%
Potassium 7650.9mg	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: 30.1%

Protein: 50.8%

Carbs: 19.1%