Dr Pepper Glazed Ham
Add an irresistible twist to your holiday table with this Dr Pepper Glazed Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece packed with bold, sweet, and spiced flavors. This tender, bone-in spiral ham is slow-baked to perfection and elevated with a glossy glaze made from the unexpected magic of Dr Pepper, brown sugar, honey, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The glaze caramelizes beautifully as it bakes, infusing the ham with a rich, sticky sweetness and a touch of tangy depth from Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any celebratory gathering, this recipe is easy to prepare, requires minimal hands-on time, and serves a crowd with rave reviews. Serve this succulent ham with your favorite sides for a meal that’s as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 2 cups Dr Pepper
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham, flat side down, in a large roasting pan with high sides. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
While the ham is baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the Dr Pepper, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated into the glaze.
After the ham has baked for 1.5 hours, remove the foil. Generously brush the ham with the prepared glaze, ensuring to get it into the crevices of the spiral cuts.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30–40 minutes, basting with the glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and golden brown.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful, tender ham!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3698 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*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.
