Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Bake (Print Format)
Tender ham and pineapple chunks baked in a sweet brown sugar glaze with mustard and soy sauce. Easy and delicious!
# Ingredients:
→ Main Players
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3 cups cooked ham, diced
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1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (save ¼ cup juice)
→ Sweet and Tangy Glaze
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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¼ cup reserved pineapple juice
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional but so good!)
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. A little cooking spray or butter makes cleanup so much easier later!
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce, that reserved pineapple juice, and ground cloves if you're using them. Mix until it's smooth and glossy - this is where the magic happens!
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Add your diced ham and pineapple chunks to the baking dish, then pour that beautiful glaze right over the top. Give everything a gentle stir to make sure every piece gets coated in that sweet and tangy goodness.
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Pop it in the oven uncovered and bake for 30-35 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the ham is heated through and the edges are getting nicely caramelized and golden brown.
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Serve this beauty over warm rice for a complete meal, or pair it with roasted veggies or a fresh salad. Either way, get ready for some seriously happy taste buds!
# Tips:
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This dish is the perfect balance of sweet and savory - the brown sugar and pineapple bring sweetness while the mustard and soy sauce add that tangy, umami kick!
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Great for using up leftover ham from holidays, but deli ham works perfectly too. It's one of those versatile dishes that always hits the spot.
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The ground cloves are optional but they add such a warm, cozy spice note that really elevates the whole dish.