Chipotle Pineapple Ham

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This Easter ham, glazed with a rich, smoky-sweet blend of chipotle, brown sugar, pineapple, and bourbon, is an unforgettable combination! I can’t take full credit for it, as it combines a few recipes I found, and the result is absolutely delicious.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
1 whole smoked ham
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

  • 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 2 fluid ounces bourbon whiskey

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 (10 pound) smoked ham

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • ¼ cup cold water

Directions

  1. Place pineapple, brown sugar, chipotle peppers, bourbon, nutmeg, and ginger in a blender; blend until smooth.

  2. Make diagonal cuts in ham in a diamond pattern, about 1 inch apart and 1/2 inch deep, using a sharp knife. Place ham in a large bowl. Pour chipotle marinade over ham; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours, flipping ham occasionally.

  3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  4. Remove ham from marinade and shake off excess; reserve marinade. Place ham in a roasting pan. Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, bring reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth; whisk into marinade. Reduce heat to low; simmer until thick and glaze-like, about 5 minutes. Spoon glaze over ham.

  6. Return ham to the oven; cook until glaze bakes onto ham, basting with glaze every 30 minutes, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of ham, near but not touching bone, reads at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours more.

Cook's Note:

I usually remove the seeds from the chipotle peppers, but if I want it spicy, I leave a couple of peppers with their seeds intact.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

677 Calories
42g Fat
28g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 677
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 2966mg 129%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 82mg 91%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 768mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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