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Al Pastor Ham

Al Pastor Ham

Juicy precooked ham coated in a bold al pastor marinade made with ancho and guajillo chiles, achiote paste, pineapple juice, and aromatic spices. Topped with pineapple rings, baked to perfection, and perfect as a holiday centerpiece or sliced for tacos, rice, and beans.

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Refrigeration time 3 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Course brunch, dinner, holiday meal, Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Mexican-inspired
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Ancho chiles
  • 2 Guajillo chiles
  • 1/4 cup White onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Chipotle pepper + 2 tbsp sauce
  • 1 tbsp Achiote paste
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 cup White Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 20 oz can Pineapple slices Will use all the slices and the juice
  • 8 Pound Ham, spiral cut

Instructions
 

  • Heat a small cast iron skillet over high heat.
  • Place the dried ancho chiles and guajillo chiles in the skillet and cook briefly to blister the skins.
  • Remove the chiles and place in a bowl of hot water for 20 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, chipotle pepper and sauce, achiote paste, Mexican oregano, cumin, chicken stock, vinegar, and pineapple juice.
  • Remove the stems and seeds from the chiles and add them to the blender.
  • Blend on high speed for at least 1 minute or until the ingredients are pureed smooth.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Slowly pour the blender ingredients into the saucepan.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before spreading on the ham.
  • Place the ham on a rack inside of a large baking dish. Coat the outside of the ham with the sauce. It will be thick and some will drip into the pan. That's okay, it will be used during basting.
  • Add 2 cups of water to the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Place the pineapple rings onto the ham and secure with toothpicks.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325℉.
  • Bake the ham, covered for 90 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, generously baste the ham with the sauce, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Baste the ham again and continue baking for 15 minutes.
  • Baste the ham for the third time, and continue baking for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the ham is 140℉.
  • Remove the ham from the oven, tent with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve slices with a drizzle of al pastor sauce over the top and a slice of pineapple.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ozCalories: 340kcal
Keyword al pastor ham, baked ham recipe, caramelized pineapple ham, chipotle ham, festive main dish, glazed ham, holiday ham, pineapple glazed ham, smoky ham, sweet and spicy ham
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