It is so simple and yet it is the best pineapple roasted ham I have ever eaten. It’s tender, and juicy and is naturally gluten-free.
There are two tricks to making The Best Pineapple Roasted Ham a success.
The first is purchasing a Master Carver Ham. I find mine at Costco, but they are widely available. This ham is pre-cooked, but not sliced.
The second trick is to use a Dutch oven or roasting pan. You will need a lid. That’s essential for keeping the juices in and making sure the ham doesn’t dry out.
I love my Staub 7-quart Dutch oven. It’s the workhorse in my kitchen. It keeps the meat juicy and tender. Additionally, it is the easiest pot to clean. I just love it!
To make the ham first, drizzle a little olive oil in the bottom of the pan. Then slice an onion and place it in a single layer in the bottom of the pan. This base will help prevent the ham from burning or browning too much on the bottom.
Next, open the ham and remove all packaging. It’s important to place the ham fat side up. This will help the fat ease into the meat as it cooks and keep it tender and flavorful.
The last item to go in the pot is pineapple. It doesn’t matter what kind of pineapple you use, they all work equally well. Hopefully, you have some on hand in your food storage and can whip this meal up without worrying if you have the ingredients on hand.
If you want to make it a complete meal Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls, my easy Twice-Baked Potatoes and Decadent Brownies are family favorites with this ham.
The Best Pineapple Roasted Ham
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Master Carver Ham
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 can pineapple
Instructions
- Drizzle a little olive oil on the bottom of your dutch oven or roasting pan with lid.
- Slice onion, lay in single layer on the bottom of your pan.
- Open the ham, remove all packaging and place fat side up in the pan on top of the onion.
- Pour the entire can of pineapple over the ham. Making sure some of the pineapple pieces rest on top of the ham.
- Cover and bake at 300 for 2 hours.
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
We tried this recipe for Christmas Eve and my family loved it! It is now going to be our new Christmas Eve tradition for dinner along with the twice baked potatoes. Thanks Darcy!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it.