Brown Sugar and Mustard Baked Ham
Elevate your holiday feast with this irresistible Brown Sugar and Mustard Baked Ham, a sweet and savory showstopper that’s as easy to make as it is impressive. This recipe features a perfectly glazed bone-in ham, slathered in a delectable mixture of brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of ground cloves for a warm, aromatic touch. Scoring the ham ensures every bite is infused with the rich, caramelized glaze, while optional pineapple slices add a pop of tangy sweetness and visual flair. Slow-baked to tender perfection, this ham develops a golden crust that’s both sticky and satisfying. Ready in just over two hours and perfect for feeding a crowd, this dish is the ultimate centerpiece for Christmas, Easter, or any special gathering. Serve it warm with your favorite sides for a meal that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 7 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 slices pineapple slices (optional, for garnish)
- 6 toothpicks (optional, for securing garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham, flat side down, in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham by making shallow diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart, creating a diamond pattern. This helps the glaze seep into the ham while baking.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves. Mix well until it forms a smooth paste.
Brush half of the glaze evenly over the surface of the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored cuts.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning, and place it in the oven.
Bake the ham for 1 hour and 30 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound), basting with the remaining glaze approximately every 30 minutes.
For the final 15-20 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and form a golden crust. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
If using pineapple slices for garnish, secure them to the surface of the ham with toothpicks during the last 30 minutes of baking.
Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy this sweet and tangy masterpiece with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5773 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.4 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1905 mg | 635% | |
| Sodium | 39535 mg | 1719% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.5 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.9 g | ||
| Protein | 670.1 g | 1340% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 31.9 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 9474 mg | 202% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
