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Chinese-Pineapple-Molasses Ham

Rich, smoky, juicy ham glazed in a wonderful combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr 40 mins
Total Time1 hr 50 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese-Pineapple-Molasses Ham
Servings: 15 servings
Author: Chef David Rose

Ingredients

Chinese-Pineapple-Molasses Glaze

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Ham

Instructions

Chinese-Pineapple-Molasses Glaze

  • Add all ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch in medium-sized sauce pot and whisk together.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower to medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 in volume and slightly syrupy, about 10 minutes; then whisk in cornstarch until thickened. Set aside.

Ham

  • Thaw Duroc Boneless Country Ham in refrigerator for 26 to 28 hours.
  • Remove ham from packaging, place on a roasting rack in a roaster pan cut-side down, and allow ham to come to room temperature on counter over 1 hour.
  • Use 2 toothpicks to secure 1 pineapple ring on all 4 sides of ham and 1 on top.
  • Place in center rack of preheated 275 degrees oven, cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 90 to 100 minutes, brushing with glaze every 20 minutes; remove foil the last 20 minutes and increase heat to 325 degrees.
  • Internal temperature of ham should read 140F and ham should be nicely glazed and lacquered; serve with remaining glaze on the side.