Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Baked Party Ham with Pineapple and Bourbon

Preparation info

  • 20 to 25

    portions
    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
top 1000The New Basics Cookbook
The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

  • About

It’s rich with flavor, looks absolutely gorgeous, and when sliced paper-thin, will feed a throng. Surround the ham with breads, mustards, and chutneys—it’s everybody’s favorite sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 1 ready-to-eat ham (12 to 14 pounds), bone in
  • Whole cloves
  • ½ cup (packed) dark brown sugar, or more as needed

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Peel the skin from the ham and trim the fat, leaving ¼-inch layer. Using the tip of a sharp knife, score the fat in a diamond patte