1. Preheat the oven to 350 ℉. Combine 1 cup chopped pecans, molasses, and pineapple juice in a small mixing basin.
2. Place the ham in a pan with 1 cup of water, flat side down.
3. ½ of the molasses mixture should be brushed or rubbed all over the ham’s exterior.
4. Cover securely with aluminum foil or a lid and bake until the internal temperature reaches 120 ℉.
5. Allow 10 minutes for the ham to rest. Before cutting, brush with the remaining molasses mixture and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

The total cooking time for this recipe is 18 minutes per pound. For more ideas on making a Smithfield ham, see this video recipe.