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Home > Pork Recipes

Homemade Ham with Pineapple Glaze

BY :Bebs | Published: 11/15/ 2019 | Updated:05/12/ 2020 | 12 Comments

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Christmas won't be the same without ham. Make your own "Hamon" or holiday ham with this simple recipe. It also comes with a deliciously sticky pineapple glaze to complete the holiday mood. 

 Pineapple Glazed Ham

  • What is Hamon?
  • What Cut of Pork to Use?
  • How to make ham or Hamon?
  • Homemade Ham with Pineapple Glaze (Hamon Recipe)

What is Hamon?

Hamon or “Hamonada” is what we call the Filipino holiday ham that is commonly served during Christmas and New Year. There are different Hamon recipes and they do vary in flavor, but Filipinos are fond of the sweet ham.

Filipino cured ham is wet-brined using a few simple spices. It is then cooked in pineapple juice and brown sugar which will be simmered and turned into a beautiful thick glaze.

Christmas Ham Recipe with pineapple glaze

What Cut of Pork to Use?

Hamon recipe requires a specific cut of meat to use, which is, you guessed it—ham. Also known as fresh ham, when uncured or 'pigue' in Filipino. You can also choose to have it bone-in or boneless.
You can have the whole ham, which is big enough to feed a small town. Or half-ham which is still big enough for up to 12 people. For a smaller family, a smaller one should do.

Ham Shank-end is the lower part of the ham close to the shank. It has the leaner portion of meat and easier to carve but has lesser meat than the butt-end.

Ham Butt-End is the upper part of the ham and this tends to have more meat and fat than the shank-end. A little tricky to carve because of the shape of the bone.

For this Hamon recipe, I used the shank-end.

Filipino Hamon recipe

How to make ham or Hamon?

Before you start, decide if you want it rind/skin on or off? Removing the rind beforehand, although it requires additional work,  will make the curing time shorter. But it can also be removed later on after the leg is cooked. I find that removing the rind when it is cooked and just before glazing is much easier.

The next step is to prepare the brine for the wet-cure. This is simply a solution made from salt, water, brown sugar, preferred spices and curing salt or pink salt. The brine is combined and boiled for a few minutes and has to cool down before using it. Ice and cold water can be added to the brine to cool it faster. Add the curing salt when the mixture is cold.

How to make ham

The brine is then added to the pork placed in a container, fully submerging the meat. Use a container that snugly fits the meat or use a big plastic bag. Let it cure in the fridge for some days, depending on the size of the meat.

How to make ham

Once the curing time is done, take it out of the brine and rinse the meat.  You may need to tie the meat with twine to hold its shape or to shape it as you wish if using boneless ham. Place it in a pot and add water, pineapple juice, brown sugar, salt, bay leaf, and peppercorn. Cover and bring to boil for one to one and a half hours. Remember not to overdo it or the meat will be too tender and will break when you carve it.

Remove the ham from the pot, leaving the liquids to simmer until it is reduced to a thick pineapple glaze. Run the glazed through a sieve to filter out the solids and set aside.

How to make ham

Remove the rind by running a knife along the length of the leg. Lift one side of the rind and gently pull it away while leaving the fat attached to the meat. Use the sharp tip of the knife to help you easily separate the rind from the fat.

If you like, score the fat side of the ham by running a sharp knife through the fat to create the classic diamond-shaped pattern.

Place the ham on a pan and rub the ham generously with brown sugar. Using a blow torch, caramelize the sugar on the ham. Alternatively, place ham in oven and roast at 220°C/425°F or until the sugar has caramelized.

NOTE:  If not using immediately, stop at this point. You can store ham in the fridge for a couple (3-4) of days to be taken out on the big day. Or you can freeze it to extend the shelf life. Just make sure it is properly wrapped or sealed. Remember to thaw before using.

If to be served on the same day, after caramelizing the sugar, brush the ham with half of the pineapple glaze and bake again for 15-20 minutes.

If it was previously frozen then thawed, it will need longer baking time at a lower temperature. Bake first at 150°C |300°F for 20 minutes without the glaze. Remove from oven and baste with the glaze and pan juices, bake again for 15 minutes.  Turn up the temperature to  220°C|425°F and brush again with glaze and bake for another 15 minutes or until the outer layer becomes bubbly and dark brown.

Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

How to make ham.

Homemade Hamon Recipe
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Homemade Ham with Pineapple Glaze (Hamon Recipe)

5 from 4 votes
Start making your own ham for the holidays with this easy recipe that includes delicious pineapple glaze.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Curing Time 10 d
Total Time: 10 d 1 hr 15 mins
Course :Main Course, Sandwich
Servings =6 - 8
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Ingredients
 

  • 4-5 pounds fresh pork ham - shank-end, bone-in, skin intact, about 4-inch thick

BRINE SOLUTION

  • 1 cup rock salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons pink curing salt - Prague Powder #1
  • 3 pieces star anise
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 3 pieces bay leaves
  • 10 cups water - or 9 cups of water and 1.5 cups of ice cubes

PINEAPPLE GLAZE

  • 2 cups pineapple juice -unsweetened
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 1 tablespoon salt

CARAMELIZED COATING

  • brown sugar - for coating

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the brine solution. In a small pot or saucepan, combine all the dry ingredients together, except for the curing salt. Add 2 cups of water and bring to boil while stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Let it simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
  • Fill the container with the remaining water and pour in the brine solution. Add the ice cubes and stir to mix. Add the pink curing salt and mix until dissolved.
  • Add the ham making sure that it is fully submerged in the brine. Place a plate on top to push the meat down if needed. Place the container in the fridge to cure for 10-12 days.
  • Once the curing time is done, take it out of the brine and rinse.  Tie the meat with twine to hold its shape or to shape it as you wish if using boneless ham.
  • Place it in a pot and add the ingredients for the glaze. Cover and bring to boil for one to one and a half hours. Remember not to overdo it or the meat will be too tender and will break when you carve it.
  • Remove the ham from the pot, leaving the liquids to simmer until it is reduced to a thicker glaze. Run the glazed through a sieve to filter out the solids and set aside.
  • Remove the rind/skin. Use the sharp tip of the knife to help you easily separate the rind from the fat. Score the fat side of the ham by running a sharp knife through the fat to create the classic diamond-shaped pattern.
  • Place the ham on a baking pan and rub the ham generously with brown sugar. Using a blow torch, caramelize the sugar on the ham. Alternatively, place ham in oven and roast at 220°C/425°F or until the sugar has caramelized. (SEE NOTE 1)
  • Brush the ham with half of the pineapple glaze and bake again for 15-20 minutes or until glaze is bubbly and dark golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes. Carve ham in the desired thickness. Serve the ham slices with a drizzle from the remaining pineapple glaze.

Notes

NOTE 1:  If not using immediately, stop at this point. You can store ham in the fridge for a couple (3-4) of days to be taken out on the big day. Or you can freeze it to extend the shelf life. Just make sure it is properly wrapped or sealed. Remember to thaw before using.
If it was previously frozen then thawed, it will need longer baking time at a lower temperature. Bake first at 150°C |300°F for 20 minutes without the glaze. Remove from oven and baste with the glaze and pan juices, bake again for 15 minutes.  Turn up the temperature to  220°C|425°F and brush again with glaze and bake for another 15 minutes or until the outer layer becomes bubbly and dark brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 57gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 4667mgPotassium: 998mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 78.5mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3.2mg
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  1. Lyn says

    November 27, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Hi sis thank you much for your recipes especially for Christmas ham I love it❤️❤️

    Reply
  2. dee says

    December 22, 2020 at 2:12 am

    hi..I cannot find unsweetened pineapple. Any advice?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:57 pm

      Any pineapple juice will have to do then.

      Reply
  3. dee says

    December 15, 2020 at 3:57 am

    hi. what if I cannot find unsweetened pineapple juice? what do I do?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 13, 2021 at 11:27 pm

      Then use any pineapple juice you can get.

      Reply
  4. Lola says

    December 14, 2020 at 1:14 am

    Can you tell me how to use this recipe with already cooked ham in bone? Do I still need to brine it? Or, just warm up and glaze?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      December 14, 2020 at 2:15 am

      Hi Lola, cooked hams are normally already brined and some are glazed too. But you can still use our recipe and start with step 5 if you like.

      Reply
  5. Lynne says

    December 05, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    So glad I found your recipe here. I love pineapple glazed ham. Yum! Just in time for Christmas too!
    May I ask if I get half the size of the pork, do I half the brine portion too? Also how long would I leave it to cure in this case?

    Reply
  6. Alex says

    May 05, 2020 at 12:37 am

    I dont have pink curing salt. Can I not use it? Is there an alternative?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 08, 2020 at 1:06 am

      Hi Alex, the pink curing salt will prevent the production of botulinum toxins, which can cause fatal illness, in the cured meat and extends its shelf life. It is also responsible for that nice pink color of the ham. I read that you can use celery powder or juice which is high in nitrates so it acts the same way as curing salt.

      Reply
  7. Chinazor says

    January 19, 2020 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    Superb! Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 19, 2020 at 8:52 am

      You are welcome!

      Reply

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