Description
This Brown Sugar Glazed Ham is a centerpiece that draws friends and family around the table with its decadent flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
- Make the glaze by combining brown sugar, honey, orange juice, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush generously with the glaze.
- Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 20 minutes.
- Uncover the ham for the last 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
- Adjust glaze ingredients to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Brown Sugar Glazed Ham