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Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

A vibrant Easter brunch main dish featuring succulent ham glazed with a honey bourbon sauce and caramelized pineapple, served from a skillet for a rustic yet elegant presentation.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs spiral-cut smoked ham
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, bourbon, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and black pepper to create the glaze.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add pineapple chunks and cook for 4-5 minutes until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove pineapple from skillet and set aside.
  6. Place the ham in the skillet and brush generously with the bourbon glaze.
  7. Arrange caramelized pineapple chunks around the ham.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, basting with extra glaze halfway through.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving warm from the skillet.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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George T. Stagg Standard

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

George T. Stagg Standard complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 95%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 95%
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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

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 93%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

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

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 93%
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Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Knob Creek Standard complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 93%
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Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Wild Turkey 101 complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 93%
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed

Barrel Proof Bourbon 58.40% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Wild Turkey Rare Breed complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spice, Vanilla, Caramel Roasted Nuts, Orange Peel, Oak
Pairing Score 93%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Old Forester 1920 complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 92%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet

Angel’s Envy Rye complements this pork dish and its baking profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 91%