Virginia Ham with Pineapple and Cherries
This Virginia Ham is the Easiest Recipe Ever. We are using a smoked ham shank, honey glaze, pineapple rounds, and cherries. This ham feeds a big crowd, and it is delicious.
Equipment
- Roasting pan
- Gas oven
Ingredients
- 1 smoked ham shank 10 pounds
- 1 cup water
- 1 can pineapple cut in rounds
- 1 container maraschino cherries
- 10 wooden picks
For the glaze
- 1 cup granulated honey
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/2 cup orange pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon essence or a cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon clove essence or 2 cloves
Instructions
- Place the ham in a baking pan and add 1 cup of water. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing all ingredients and cooking stove top. Keep whisking until getting a thicker glaze.
- Take the ham out of the oven and drizzle with the honey glaze. Use a brush to cover the ham shank evenly.
- Bake the ham shank for another 5 minutes and decorate with pineapple and cherries. You can use wooden picks to make sure the pineapple and the cherries stay put.
- It is recommended to saute the pineapple rounds with some glaze to add an amber color for presentation purposes.
Notes
- The trick for a god glaze is to let it reduce and thicken.
- Make sure to reserve some for serving tableside.
- Do not overcook the ham shank as it can dry quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 0gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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