Patrick's Holiday Bone in Ham

Bring festive flavor to your holiday table with Patrick's Holiday Bone-In Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. This irresistibly juicy ham is infused with the warm, spiced aroma of ground and whole cloves, while the sweet glaze, made with pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, delivers the perfect balance of tangy and rich sweetness. Topped with caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, it’s a visually stunning dish that’s ideal for Christmas, Easter, or any special gathering. With just 20 minutes of prep, this recipe yields a tender, flavorful ham with a gorgeous golden-brown finish. Serve it alongside your favorite holiday sides, and savor the compliments from family and friends.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice
• 30 pieces whole cloves
• 6 pieces pineapple rings
• 6 pieces maraschino cherries

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4-inch deep. Stud the intersections of the diamonds with whole cloves.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and pineapple juice. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Brush half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored lines.

Step 6

Tent the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Step 7

After 1 hour and 30 minutes, remove the foil and baste the ham with half of the remaining glaze. Arrange the pineapple rings on the ham, securing them with toothpicks if needed, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.

Step 8

Return the ham to the oven uncovered and continue baking for 30 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).

Step 9

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Serve warm with the pineapple and cherries as garnish. Enjoy your holiday feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4706.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6680.4

Total Fat 206.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1995.8mg	0%
Sodium 44298.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 404.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 375.8g
Protein 765.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 462.2mg	0%
Iron 36.7mg	0%
Potassium 10894.7mg	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: 28.4%

Protein: 46.8%

Carbs: 24.7%