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Holiday Ham with Pecan Molasses Glaze
TOTAL TIME55 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS10
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About this RecipeSmithfield ham meets a rich pecan molasses glaze in this festive, flavorful holiday dish.
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Holiday Ham with Pecan Molasses Glaze

1 Smithfield Spirals Hickory Smoked Spiral Sliced Ham
 
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
 
1 cup molasses
 
4 tbsps. pineapple juice

wine pairing suggestion

 
Meiomi Pinot Noir
Directions
1.
Place ham flat side down in pan with 1 cup of water.
2.
Brush or rub 1/2 of molasses mixture all over the outside of the ham.
3.
Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil or lid, and bake for 18 minutes per pound to an internal temperature of 148ºF.
4.
Let ham stand 10 minutes.
5.
Brush with remaining molasses mixture and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans before carving.
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