Root Beer Ham
Elevate your holiday centerpiece with this irresistible Root Beer Ham, a show-stopping dish that combines a tender, fully cooked bone-in ham with the bold sweetness of root beer for a flavor-packed glaze you won't forget. This easy recipe comes together with a handful of pantry staples like brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves, creating a rich caramelized crust that will wow your taste buds. The root beer glaze, slightly tangy from a touch of apple cider vinegar, is basted over the ham during roasting, infusing every bite with savory-sweet magic. Perfect for festive gatherings or Sunday dinners, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm, drizzled with extra glaze, for a flavorful and unforgettable feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs bone-in ham (fully cooked)
- 4 cups root beer (not diet)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. If the ham has a skin or a thick layer of fat, score it in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the root beer, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Pour about half of the root beer glaze over the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored sections. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 2 to 2.5 hours, basting with additional glaze every 30 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the ham to caramelize and develop a rich crust.
When the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Serve warm with any remaining root beer glaze drizzled over the slices or served on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 305.0 g | 391% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2134 mg | 712% | |
| Sodium | 44408 mg | 1931% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.8 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 287.5 g | ||
| Protein | 768.5 g | 1537% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 422 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 10898 mg | 232% | |
*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.
