A festive showstopper, this tamarind glazed holiday ham is gently simmered in a fragrant blend of pineapple juice, beer, citrus soda, and spices until perfectly tender, then finished in the oven with a rich, glossy tamarind glaze. Made with Tamarind Jam, the glaze delivers a beautifully balanced combination of sweet, tangy, and savoury flavours, enhanced with pineapple and warm mustard notes. Caramelised to a golden finish, this dish is designed to impress—perfect for Christmas feasts and celebratory gatherings.
Tamarind Glazed Holiday Ham
Tamarind Glazed Holiday Ham
Tamarind glazed holiday ham with a sticky, sweet and tangy finish—rich, festive and perfect for sharing.
- Author
- RoniB’s Kitchen
- Cook Time
- 3 hours
- Servings
- 12-15
- Category
Main
- Cuisine
- Filipino
Ingredients
- 3 kg Ham (deboned or bone-in)
- 750 ml Beer (San Miguel lager recommended)
- 1.5 L Pineapple juice
- 475 ml Sprite or 7-Up
- 240 g Light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Cloves
- 500 ml of Cooking liquid from the ham
- 1 can (435 g) of Pineapple cubes/chunks
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 50 g mustard powder
- 3 Tbsp. RoniB's Kitchen Tamarind Jam
- Whole cloves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
- In a large pot, combine beer, pineapple juice, Sprite/7Up, sugar, salt, and cloves.
- Submerge the ham in the liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 2–3 hours, or until the ham is tender.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the ham and set aside. Reserve 500 ml of the cooking liquid for the glaze.
- In a saucepan, combine the reserved cooking liquid, pineapple cubes (with juice), light brown sugar, mustard powder, and RoniB's Kitchen Tamarind Jam.
- Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the glaze reduces and thickens (about 10–15 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Place the cooked ham in a roasting tray. Score the surface in a crisscross pattern and stud with whole cloves if desired.
- Generously brush the tamarind glaze all over the ham.
- Roast for 20–30 minutes, basting with glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and golden.
- Slice up the ham and serve with extra tamarind glaze on the side for added flavour.