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Recipe Pairing

Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

A savory-sweet skillet dish featuring tender ham glazed with a honey bourbon sauce, caramelized pineapple slices, and fresh herbs—perfect for an elevated Easter brunch pairing.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch is Four Roses Small Batch. Four Roses Small Batch complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cooked ham steak, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple slices
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth and set aside.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pineapple slices and cook 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add ham slices to the same skillet and sear for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
  4. Pour the bourbon honey mixture over the ham in the skillet. Add smoked paprika, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.
  5. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, spooning the glaze over the ham until it thickens slightly.
  6. Return the caramelized pineapple slices to the skillet and warm through for 2 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm straight from the skillet.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Four Roses Small Batch complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 94%
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Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Jefferson’s Ocean complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 94%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 93%
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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Bulleit Bourbon Standard complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 92%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

George T. Stagg Standard complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 92%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Jefferson’s Reserve complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 92%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Knob Creek Standard complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 92%
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Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 92%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Old Forester 1920 complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 92%
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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Vanilla, Toffee, Oak Orange Zest, Baking Spice, Honey
Pairing Score 92%