Ever tried a Carve Ham smothered in Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze!

I was out and about yesterday doing my grocery shopping for the holidays. The holiday season is in full swing and there were many cars and people everywhere I went.

Can you imagine what this weekend would be. A herd of people everywhere, traffic, long lines of people trying to finish up their shopping list.

Christmas is a few days away and if you haven’t decided yet what to serve, consider getting a Master Carve Ham from Costco or Sams. No fuss, no muss and you have a deliciously, easy, tender, juicy ham at the table.

What is a carve ham

A boneless ham is a carve ham. That’s all there is. The term boneless ham and carve ham are interchangeable.

The manufacturer has removed the bone which makes it easy to slice. A boneless ham is easier to carve.

Cooked pineapple carve ham with brown sugar glaze on a platter, two pieces of bread on a plate and a knife and fork on top of a red napkin.

What is a kirkland signature master carve ham

Kirkland Signature Master Carve Ham is sold by Costco. To my surprise, I also found this brand at Sam’s Club too.

It is a boneless ham cut from a quality bone-in ham, smoked and cooked using a real Apple-wood. This is Fully Cooked, Ready to Eat, Easy to Carve Ham from End to End and comes with its Natural Juices.

Each half ham is package and randomly weighs between 3.5 to 4.5 pounds. A 4.5 pound ham can easily serve 10 people.

This Carve Ham doesn’t come with glaze. You have to make your own glaze.

I just made a Filipino Pork Hamonado and I have leftover pineapple juice. See nothing goes to waste when I cook.

I wonderfully glazed the outer area of ham with a delectable Pineapple Brown Sugar glaze.

What part is the carve ham

It is the pigs butt-end that is closer to the bone which is tender and tastier.

This ham is leaner than a Spiral Sliced Ham but it has a fatty section too. Your family and guest can select which part they prefer plus it is easier to slice from end to end.

What glaze to use with carve ham

Some carve ham comes with a pre-mix glaze already. While some don’t.

This Kirkland Signature Master Carve Ham from Costco doesn’t come with glaze.

My go-to glazing is the Pineapple Brown Sugar glaze that adds a subtle sweetness to this tender juicy ham. Glazing the ham is easy peasy.

Sliced pineapple carver ham on a platter and a plate of bread.

How to glaze carve ham

After warming in the oven, pour some liquid from pan over ham then evenly spread the remaining brown sugar.

A spoon dabbed against carve ham to help melt brown sugar glazing.

Broil until brown sugar melts. This is a quick process and it is best if you stay next to your oven.

Once brown sugar melts, it can burn easily.

Carver ham with brown sugar glazing on a pan in the oven.

When done, remove from oven and cover loosely with foil so it doesn't touch the glaze.

Set aside until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F before slicing. Enjoy!

Fully cooked carve ham with glaze on a tray.

Pineapple carver ham with brown sugar glazing on a platter with a serving fork.

Storing leftover carve ham

Leftover will keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in a well sealed container.

Portion leftover and place it in the freezer for about a month. It is best to portion so you take only what you need.

How to cook a kirkland signature master carve ham

Would you like to try another carve ham recipe with apricot, rosemary and brown sugar glaze. It is delicious as well.

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