Traditional Baked Ham

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325° F. Adjust a rack to the lowest position in the oven.
2. 2
   Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and position a roasting rack inside of it. Place the ham on the middle of the roasting rack.
3. 3
   Remove the pineapple slices from the can with a fork, reserving the pineapple juice. Secure the pineapple slices over the surface of the ham with toothpicks. Secure a maraschino cherry into the center of each ring and in the open spaces between rings.
4. 4
   Place the melted butter, brown sugar, and 2 Tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice in a small mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
5. 5
   Brush about half of the brown sugar and pineapple mixture over the pineapple rings and cherries.
6. 6
   Transfer the ham to the lowest rack of the preheated oven.
7. 7
   Bake the ham for 2-2.5 hours, or about 15 minutes per pound of ham. Every 30 minutes, open the oven door and baste the ham with additional brown sugar and pineapple glaze.
8. 8
   Remove the ham from the oven. Allow the ham to cool on the roasting rack for 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer the ham to a cutting board. Carve and serve. Leftover ham may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.