I’m not exaggerating about it being the best. This is the kind of ham that spiral hams only wish they could be. It’s super cheap, full of flavor, requires two ingredients and there will be leftovers for other meals. It’s another Kirksey family favorite. I’ve always made bone-in hams because I use the bone later for soups. I learned the pineapple trick in this one from a chef in Frankfort, MI this last summer. I only had to promise him my first-born to have him tell me his secret, but it might have been worth it. Haha. Well, he won’t get my firstborn, but my firstborn sure loves the ham!
Seal the whole thing well in aluminum foil and put it in the oven for about 6 hours on 275 degrees. The key to the goodness is low and slow so don’t cut corners on the cooking time.
You can also cut this into pieces to fit into your crock pot and cook it on low for 6-8 hours for the same delicious results.
I love to serve it with Change Your Life Potatoes and some form of homemade bread like these gorgeous Pumpkin Crescent Rolls. Reserve some of the juice to pour over individual servings.
Save the bone and some of the meat for Bean Soup or Ham and Potato Casserole. But, good luck saving it if you have carnivores at your house like I do. They’re gonna love it!
- 1 Big Ugly Ham Shank
- 1 large can crushed pineapple
- Place the ham shank in a large roasting pan and cover it with the can of pineapple. Seal well and bake in a preheated 275 degree oven for about 6 hours. Or cut it into pieces small enough to fit into a crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Easter Dinner Ideas
Hearty Bean and Ham Soup
Beef Stroganoff
Pork Tacos (Carnitas)
Buffalo Shrimp Sandwiches with Avocado Ranch
I’m super excited to try this recipe. I ran to the grocery store to buy my ugly ham shank and they are all precooked/smoked. There aren’t any uncooked ham shanks. . . Do you use precooked or uncooked?
Hi, Tara! I hope I’m getting back to you in time! :o) My understanding and experience says that ham shanks are all smoked/precooked. That’s the way you want it. You’re just changing the flavor and texture. I’m so glad you’re making this!!! I was going to add a new recipe soon — took pics already — using the leftovers from this. You can make little ham/pineapple sliders on Hawaiian bread! Sauté pineapple and onion in a couple tablespoons of butter. Pile the bottom half of the rolls with a layer of ham, some cheddar cheese, and then the onion and pineapple. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 or so or until melty and voila!! You’ll have sliders to die for!! Happy ham day to you all! :o)
Delicious! Couldn’t be easier. I even rushed mine a bit b/c I didn’t get it in on time and we ended up needing to eat earlier that id planned so it only cooked about 7 hours, but it was still so tender and good. Thanks for another good one!
This truly IS a delicious ham! The pineapple compliments the ham indescribably. I would recommend to anyone looking for a yummy Sunday dinner!