Company Ham
Elevate your holiday table or special gathering with this show-stopping Company Ham, a dish guaranteed to impress. This tender, boneless, fully cooked ham is coated in a luscious homemade glaze made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of pineapple juice for a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor. Infused with warm ground cloves, this roast is optionally adorned with classic garnishes like pineapple rings, maraschino cherries, and whole cloves for a striking presentation. Basted regularly in the oven, the glaze caramelizes into a glossy, golden crust that enhances every succulent slice. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to make as it is delicious, serving up to 10 hungry guests. Whether for Easter, Christmas, or a festive Sunday dinner, this baked ham recipe is the perfect centerpiece for sharing unforgettable moments around the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pounds boneless fully cooked ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 20 pieces whole cloves (optional, for garnish)
- 6 pieces pineapple rings (optional, for garnish)
- 6 pieces maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the ham from its packaging and place it in a large roasting pan, flat side down.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and pineapple juice.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 4–5 minutes.
Optional: Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife and insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond for decoration and added flavor.
If using, arrange pineapple rings and maraschino cherries on the surface of the ham, securing them in place with toothpicks.
Brush a generous layer of the prepared glaze over the ham.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
Every 20 minutes, remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, and baste it with more glaze to ensure the flavors seep into the meat.
After 1 1/2 hours, remove the foil and bake the ham uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize and create a glossy finish.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Transfer the ham to a serving platter, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 2799 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.3 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 756 mg | 16% | |
*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.
