Cola-Pineapple Glazed Ham (5 Ingredients!)
A flavorful ham recipe featuring a sweet and tangy glaze made with grape juice, cola, and brown sugar. This succulent ham is baked to perfection, with the glaze adding a shiny, caramelized finish that's both visually appealing and wonderfully delicious. The pineapple slices add a tropical touch, making this dish a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. Perfect for a special occasion or a festive gathering, this ham is sure to be a hit at your next meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 11-12 pound bone-in ham with natural juices
- 2 1/2 cups grape juice, divided
- 2 1/2 cups cola, divided
- 20-ounce can of sliced pineapple (you'll need both the juice and the pineapple)
- 2 cups brown sugar
Instructions
- Let the ham stand at room temperature for 90 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Set the rack at the lowest position. Rinse and pat dry the ham. Using a sharp knife, score the skin of the ham in a criss-cross pattern. Place ham in a roasting pan. Pour just 1 1/2 cups of the cola and 1 1/2 cups of grape juice into the pan and add additional water if necessary to bring the liquid level to 1/2 inch. Cover the pan tightly with tin foil.
- Roast in oven for 2 3/4 to 3 hours (about 15 minutes per pound) or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 100 degrees F.
- While the ham is cooking, prepare the glaze. Combine the remaining 1 cup grape juice, 1 cup cola, the juice from the pineapple (reserve the pineapple slices for later) and the brown sugar in a small sauce pot and simmer on low for 20 minutes, until it becomes thick and glossy.
- Let stand at room temperature until ready to use (as the glaze cools, it will thicken up, making it easier to brush on the ham).
- Take the ham out of the oven when it reaches the first internal temperature of 100 degrees F. Turn the oven to 425
- degrees F. Brush the ham with about 1/4 of the glaze all over. Use toothpicks to stud the ham with the sliced pineapple, if desired. Once the oven comes to temperature, return the ham, uncovered to oven.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the liquid is bubbly and the ham has turned to a nice, deep golden brown. The internal temperature of the ham should be 140 degrees F.
- Remove ham to a cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Return the remaining glaze to the stove on medium-low heat to warm the glaze up for serving. Carve and slice the ham, drizzle a bit of the cola glaze on each plate.
Cook Time
15M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
20
Nutrition
- Calories: 737 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
- Protein Content: 54 g
- Fat Content: 42 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
- Cholesterol Content: 155 mg
- Sodium Content: 2970 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 33 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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