How to Make Ham with Pineapple Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort foods, ham with pineapple sauce is a timeless favorite. This dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, with the juicy, tangy pineapple sauce complementing the rich, salty ham perfectly. Whether you're planning a holiday feast or just looking for a delicious dish to add to your dinner rotation, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless fully-cooked ham
  • ¾ cup water, divided
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
  • 4 ½ teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 ½ cups undrained crushed pineapple
  • 2 ⅓ tablespoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1-1/4 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees F and ham is heated through.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pineapple sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the ham.