Pineapple Ham Glaze Great for Corned Beef

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Pineapple Ham Glaze Great for Corned Beef
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar ( packed )
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 can crushed pineapple in syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon prepared Dijon mustard

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
160
Sugar
26g
Fat
0g
Pineapple ham glaze is a popular recipe, especially during holiday seasons such as Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving. It's a sweet and tangy sauce made of brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, canned crushed pineapple in syrup, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. This glaze is versatile and can be used for ham, pork roast, or turkey. It adds a sweet note to the main dish and makes it more flavorful and juicy.

Instructions

1.Add the brown sugar and cornstarch to a small saucepan and mix until well combined.
2.Add the soy sauce, ginger, crushed pineapple (with syrup), and lemon juice to the saucepan.
3.Cook over low heat while stirring until the mixture thickens and becomes clear.
4.Stir in the Dijon mustard.
5.Remove from the heat and let the glaze cool before using it to baste your ham or corned beef.

PROS

This sweet and tangy glaze adds a delicious flavor to your ham or corned beef, making it the star of your meal.

It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and doesn’t require much effort.

CONS

This glaze contains a high amount of sugar.

It’s not suitable for those with diabetes or other sugar-related conditions.

Also, the glaze may burn easily if left unattended.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ginger in this glaze has anti-inflammatory properties and is good for digestion.
Pineapple contains enzymes that aid digestion, boost the immune system, and reduce inflammation.
However, the high sugar content makes this glaze an occasional treat instead of a daily food choice.

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