BAKED PINEAPPLE HAM

A very tasty ham recipe that is wonderful for the holidays or anytime.

Ingredients
1 3-pound boneless fresh ham (pork leg)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 (15 1/4oz) can crushed pineapple in juice
2 TBSP frozen orange juice concentrate
4 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp brown sugar
1/8 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp fresh ginger, grated

Directions
Place ham on rack in open roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in thickest part of ham, making sure the thermometer is not touching the bone. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake uncovered, in a 325F degree oven for 1-1 1/2 hours (allow 20 to 25 minutes per pound) or until meat thermometer registers 155F degrees. In a medium saucepan, drain juice from pineapple and set pineapple pieces aside. Add orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, curry powder and ginger to saucepan. Stir and bring a boil. Lower heat and simmer 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce; set aside. Add the pineapple pieces to remaining sauce, cook and stir 3-4 minutes more. Brush ham with the reserved sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking time. Let ham stand 10-15 minutes after removal from oven. To serve, carve and offer with the remaining pineapple sauce.

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 1 Hr 30 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr 50 Min
Servings: 12