Ingredients
→ Main Players
3 cups cooked ham, diced
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (save ¼ cup juice)
→ Sweet and Tangy Glaze
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup reserved pineapple juice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional but so good!)
Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. A little cooking spray or butter makes cleanup so much easier later!
In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, mustard, soy sauce, that reserved pineapple juice, and ground cloves if you’re using them. Mix until it’s smooth and glossy – this is where the magic happens!
Add your diced ham and pineapple chunks to the baking dish, then pour that beautiful glaze right over the top. Give everything a gentle stir to make sure every piece gets coated in that sweet and tangy goodness.
Pop it in the oven uncovered and bake for 30-35 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the ham is heated through and the edges are getting nicely caramelized and golden brown.
Serve this beauty over warm rice for a complete meal, or pair it with roasted veggies or a fresh salad. Either way, get ready for some seriously happy taste buds!
Tips
- This dish is the perfect balance of sweet and savory – the brown sugar and pineapple bring sweetness while the mustard and soy sauce add that tangy, umami kick!
- Great for using up leftover ham from holidays, but deli ham works perfectly too. It’s one of those versatile dishes that always hits the spot.
- The ground cloves are optional but they add such a warm, cozy spice note that really elevates the whole dish.