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by Liza Agbanlog11 Comments
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As a child, our family would have a special type of ham every Christmas. Now with a family of my own and in a different country, I have tried over the years to recreate the ham that I had as a child. This recipe is the closest approximation to that special ham. I recently brought this to a salu-salo and it was a hit. I first learned about this ham from my sister’s mother-in-law who is a great cook. I have made this ham so many times over the years and have perfected it the way I like it.
The bone-in ham is boiled in a mixture of pineapple juice, brown sugar and water for an hour. Then, it is covered in pineapple jam and then baked in the oven until the skin and glaze is crisp and brown. This ham is so good and tenderwhen thinly sliced. Moreover, the leftover ham slices are great when sprinkled with sugar and pan fried. My family enjoys the ham slices on bread such as pan-de-sal (Filipino bread roll). Enjoy!
In a bowl, dissolve brown sugar in water. Pour in a large stockpot together with the ham and pineapple juice. Make sure ham is fully submerged in juice, add more juice or water if needed.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for 1 hour. Set aside to cool.
Transfer ham in a roasting pan, score skin and fat into diamond shapes. Spread pineapple jam all around the ham.
Bake ham uncovered at pre-heated 400°F oven for 40 minutes or until well browned, basting once with juice from bottom of pan.
Let ham stand covered for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!!!
Hi Fanny, I normally buy a different brand of ham but this year for Christmas Eve dinner, I bought the Olympic smoked ham from Costco and used the same procedure for pineapple glazed ham.
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Rowena Aves
This recipe is so delicious! The taste brings you back home (Philippines). Thank you for sharing. This will be my ham every year.
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Liza Agbanlog
You are welcome Rowena! I am glad you were able to try this ham recipe. It is our family’s favorite to serve during Holidays. Take care and stay safe!
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Ramila Hartman
Hi is it possible that i boil right now and i put in the oven tomorrow? Can i let to submerged the ham after boiling until tomorrow?
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Liza Agbanlog
Hi Ramila, Yes, you can boil the ham, store in the fridge (with or without the liquid) overnight and bake in the oven the next day.
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Lilia
Hello, I will try your recipe tomorrow for our Zumba Christmas party. My question is during the boiling time, is it covered or not? Thanks.
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Liza Agbanlog
Hi Lilia, Either way would work. It depends on how big your pot is and if it is safe to cover it without boiling over.
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Yvonne
Do you buy an already cooked ham or a raw one? Also, how many lbs would you suggest to feed 12-14 people? I’m looking to make this for Christmas dinner! Thanks!
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Liza A
Hi Yvonne, I usually buy smoked ham, “picnic smoked pork shoulder” to be specific. I would estimate 1/2 lb per person so you would need a 6-7 lbs ham to feed 12-14 people. Take care and have a Merry Christmas 🙂
The tart citric flavor of lime juice makes it an ideal substitute for pineapple juice in all kinds of recipes, in particular in savory and baked dishes.
How to Prepare the Most Tender, Juicy Ham With Apple Juice or Pineapple | Livestrong.com. If you want to prepare pre-cooked ham so it's tender, juicy and flavor, the key is in the glaze. Here's how to bake the best ham with apple juice or pineapple.
Peach preserves, hot pepper jelly, and maple syrup work as sweet bases for glazes that add sheen as well as distinct flavor. Tasty additions such as aromatics, herbs, and spices switch up a traditional ham and make it truly memorable.
Fruit juice has long been known to tenderize meat due to the presence of acidic enzymes. Pineapple among them is the most commonly used tenderizer that imparts a sweet and tangy tropical flavor to the steak.
In the case of pineapples, the bromelain is actually a mixture of two enzymes classed as proteases that break down proteins. These proteases target the large protein molecules in meats (specifically the connective proteins called collagen), and break them down into shorter segments.
“Typically, when you're doing a country ham, you need something sweet to neutralize the ham's saltiness, and pineapple does this really well.” And it's not just me and Benton: Pineapple shows up in ham recipes—atop the ham, in glazes slicking the ham, in shield-your-eyes versions of fried rice—the world over.
Heat oven to 325°F. Remove all packaging materials. Place ham, cut/flat side down, on rack in shallow roasting pan; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Heat approximately 18 to 23 minutes per pound until heated through.
Because most hams sold at grocery stores are smoked and fully cooked, they only require heating before eating. However, glazing a ham adds that special final touch if you want to wow your crowd with extra flavor and texture.
Regardless of the bone, uncooked hams need to cook to 145°F for food safety. The pre-cooked hams need to heat to 140°F for adequate food safety. The guidelines below provide a timetable of expected cook time for ham, but use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature for the respective hams.
Add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 g) of cornstarch to the water. Portion out the cornstarch using a dry measuring cup or measuring spoon that's clearly labelled. Shake in the chalky powder a little at a time, using your free hand to gently stir the mixture with a fork or whisk as you do so.
If you don't have any OJ on hand or simply don't want to use it, you can replace it with orange concentrate or orange extract combined with water. If you have an allergy and don't want to use orange at all, you can always try replacing it with apple cider, pineapple juice, or even apple cider vinegar.
Lemon and lime juice, the two sour wonders, can be used interchangeably with orange juice at a 1:1 ratio, imparting a tangy, acidic zing to your baked goods. If you're seeking something sweeter, applesauce is the perfect 1:1 substitute for orange juice, as it adds an optimal measure of moisture and sweetness.
Pineapple, cranberry, and grapefruit juice can work as a one-to-one substitution well, but they'll bring their own unique flavor to the recipe. If you'd rather rely on lemons and limes, you can, but you'll need to both dilute the mixture with water and sweeten it with sugar.
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