Louisiana Baked Ham
Transform your holiday table with the irresistible flavors of this Louisiana Baked Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that combines Southern flair with rich, smoky sweetness. This 8-pound bone-in ham is elevated by a luscious glaze made with dark brown sugar, Creole mustard, honey, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, perfectly balanced by warming spices like paprika, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Studded with fragrant whole cloves and basted to perfection, this ham develops a caramelized, golden-brown crust that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a slow, tender roast in the oven, this recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd, serving up to 12 guests. Whether it’s Easter, Christmas, or Sunday dinner, this Southern-inspired baked ham pairs beautifully with classic sides like cornbread or collard greens. Don’t miss out on the chance to impress your family with this sweet, spicy, and savory masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in ham
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Creole mustard
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 12 whole cloves
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a large roasting pan, fat-side up. Use a sharp knife to score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
Insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond-shaped section for added flavor and presentation.
In a medium saucepan, combine dark brown sugar, Creole mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, paprika, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, orange juice, and unsalted butter.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Carefully pour the glaze over the ham, ensuring the surface is fully coated. Reserve a small portion of the glaze to baste during cooking.
Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and place the ham in the preheated oven. Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature of the ham reads 140°F (60°C) on a meat thermometer.
Every 30 minutes, baste the ham with the reserved glaze to keep it moist and flavorful.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and develop a rich, golden-brown crust.
Once cooked, remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Louisiana Baked Ham!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.1 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 165 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 3256 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 954 mg | 20% | |
*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.
