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Sangria Ham That’ll Make Your Holiday Table the Talk of the Town

A flavorful baked ham glazed with brown sugar, pineapple juice, and sangria wine, perfect for holidays or family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 pound) bone-in ham with rind removed
  • 1/4 cup whole cloves
  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 2 cups sangria wine

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Score the ham 1/4 inch deep in a diamond pattern. Place in a roasting pan with the fat side up. Stud with whole cloves.
  3. Pack the top of the ham with brown sugar to coat it as thickly as possible.
  4. Roast, uncovered, until the sugar begins to melt, about 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, mix pineapple juice and sangria together.
  6. When the sugar has melted, pour 1 cup of the wine mixture over the ham. Return to the oven for 40 minutes. Tent with foil if desired.
  7. After 1 hour in the oven, baste with the second cup of wine mixture, stirring it into pan drippings. Return to oven for 2 more hours, basting after the first hour with remaining wine mixture.
  8. Lower oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Baste the ham every 20 minutes with pan drippings for the final hour of cooking.
  9. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (65°C). Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Tenting the ham with foil prevents excessive browning, though it is optional.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham is fully cooked.
  • The pan drippings make an excellent basting liquid to keep the ham moist.