Want to try something different for this year’s Christmas dinner? This glazed ham in pineapple sauce is the perfect dish to spice things up! The sauce is the perfect balance between sweet and spicy thanks to the pineapple and chipotle chile combo. The dried fruit stuffing is just the right touch of sweetness for this dish. Will you try this glazed ham in pineapple sauce for Christmas?
For the pineapple sauce: Combine chipotle chiles, pineapple, raw sugar, and pineapple juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
In a skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until golden brown. Add onion and pineapple sauce.
Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until slightly caramelized.
Using a small knife, poke 1.8-inch deep holes all over the ham. Use dried fruits and Manchego cheese to stuff the ham. Season with salt and pepper.
Use kitchen twine to tie ham and place on a baking sheet. Brush with pineapple sauce generously. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for an hour.
Remove aluminum foil. Spoon drippings over ham. Bake again uncovered until the top caramelizes.
Let rest before cutting. Serve the glazed ham in pineapple sauce with mashed potatoes and salad.
Nutritional information
* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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