This easy to make Chipotle Glazed Ham is beyond deliciocous. The perfect centerpiece for your holiday table.
Easy Chipotle Glazed Ham Recipe
This Chipotle Glazed Ham is my husband’s favorite! It has the perfect amount of heat and sweetness. Ham lover’s heaven!
Sometimes kitchen shortcuts are necessary, special during the holidays when you have to make a million things. So, instead of cooking the whole pork leg I like to prepare a pork ham, which is great because it’s super easy to make and can feed a crowd.
This Chipotle Glazed Ham is insanelly delicous, its crunchy, sweet and spicy crust and juicy interior will leave your guests impressed and happy!
P.S. the leftovers are amazing!!
What do you need to make Chipotle Glazed Ham
You will need:
- A spiral-sliced fully cooked ham. NOTE: The weight of the ham will depend on the number of people you will serve. A 5 lb ham would serve 10-12 people.
- Fresh chopped pineapple and cranberries (optional)
For the Chipitle Glaze:
- Chipotle peppers in adobo
- Pineapple juice
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
- Tomato with chicken granulated bouillon
The Chipotle Peppers in Adobo and tomato with chicken granulated bouillon, are available at Walmart at the International aisle.
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities and instruction (scroll down).
WHAT KIND OF HAM DO YOU NEED TO MAKE GLAZED HAM?
To make a glazed ham you need a fully cooked bone-in spiral sliced ham. I usually buy Smithfield Bone-In Spiral Quarter Ham at Walmart. Make sure the ham you buy is not pre-glazed already.
HOW TO MAKE CHIPOTLE GLAZE FOR A HAM
- Blend the chipotles peppers with the pineapple juice in a small food processor or blender.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat combine the pineapple-chipotle mixture, brown sugar, maple syrup Tomato with Chicken Granulated Bouillon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once the mixture has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook until reduced and a bit thicker, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside until the ham is done to be glazed.
HOW DO I COOK A PRECOOKED HAM?
Place the ham on the baking sheet and tightly cover the ham with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F for 60 – 90 minutes, or until the ham is heated through, approx. 20 minutes per pound. After the ham is heated you can start glazing it.
Looking for more pork recipes?
- Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork Loin
- Slow Cooker Beer Pork Chops
- Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Walnuts
- Slow Cooker Spicy Pork Carnitas
- Mexican Pork Tenderloin Adobo
- Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas
- Instant Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork
Prepare this iconic holiday centerpiece and wow your guest!
Chipotle Glazed Ham
Ingredients
- 1 ( 4-5 lb) spiral-sliced fully cooked ham
- Fresh chopped pineapple and cranberries (optional)
Glaze:
- 1-2 chipotle pepper in adobo (or more depending on the level of heat you want)
- 10 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Tomato with Chicken Granulated Bouillon
Instructions
- Remove the ham from the refrigerator and set the ham aside to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the lower third. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Place the ham on the baking sheet and tightly cover the ham with aluminum foil. Bake for 60 - 90 minutes, or until the ham is heated through, approx. 20 minutes per pound.
Make the chipotle glaze:
- Blend the chipotles peppers with the pineapple juice in a small food processor or blender.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat combine the pineapple-chipotle mixture, brown sugar, maple syrup and Tomato with Chicken Granulated Bouillon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Once the mixture has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook until reduced and a bit thicker, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside until the ham is done and ready to glaze.
- After the ham has been baking for 60 - 90 minutes, remove from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425º F.
- Remove the foil, add the chopped pineapple and cranberries to the baking sheet, if using, and brush the glaze on the ham. Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered until nice, glossy, and caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 5 -10 minutes before carving. Serve warm with the remaining glaze.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest 5 -10 minutes before carving. Serve warm with the remaining glaze.
Recipe Notes:
- Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Pork Loin
- Slow Cooker Beer Pork Chops
- Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Walnuts
- Slow Cooker Spicy Pork Carnitas
- Mexican Pork Tenderloin Adobo
- Instant Pot Crispy Pork Carnitas
- Instant Pot Hawaiian Pineapple Pork
Nutrition
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- Mini Food Processor
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- Pastry Brush
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- Cast Iron Skillet
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- Measuring Spoons
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Originally posted December 2016, photos replaced in December 2019 and post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe.
That has got to be the most delicious ham I have ever seen! Can you come cook Christmas dinner for us?
I love trying new recipes and although I am a vegetarian I do love my spices!! Your foodie pictures are GORGEOUS!
That ham looks so delicious. I like the pineapple on the side of the platter.
Your ham looks soooo good! I can’t wait to try your recipe on Christmas!
Holy deliciousness – get in my belly! No offense to my brother, but he needed this recipe a few weeks ago when made ham for Thanksgiving lol!
That looks amazing! This is the perfect dish for Christmas!
I love trying new recipes and this ham looks amazing. I like spicy foods.
This looks delicious. We tend to cook ham for Easter. I will have to try this recipe.
Oh wow! This is so festive! A must have on our Christmas table!
I will have to make this for my Holiday Ham. I always make a Ham and a Turkey. I am looking forward to trying a new recipe for this year.
I am so excited to try this Chipotle Glazed Ham recipe. I know it is going to be a big hit in my house. I wish I could have some right now.
This Chipotle Glazed Ham looks so delicious my mouth is watering. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make this for the Holidays.
That looks amazing. I need to make this soon. Ham is one of my favorites, and this just looks so good.
I am seriously watering at the mouth right now. This looks so, so, so delicious!
My mouth is watering! This looks absolutely amazing!! I cannot wait to try this
Wow! Great job! That looks super delicious! So bookmarking your recipe!
Wow that looks delicious! I love discovering new recipes with a twist on holiday favorites, I like to change it up every year.
My husband is a big pork fan. We always have ham during the holidays! This chipotle glazed ham looks like a delicious twist on the way we normally serve it.
That sounds amazing! I love recipes with a little heat in them. I can’t wait to give this a try. My family is going to love this.
Oh my gosh is that him look delicious! My mouth is watering just looking at the picture. This is a great idea for Christmas because then you don’t have to hardly cook anything. Love it.