Rum Mustard Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday feast with this show-stopping Rum Mustard Glazed Ham, a delectable combination of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors. This recipe showcases an unsliced bone-in ham coated in a luscious glaze made from dark rum, brown sugar, two types of mustard, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The ham is slow-roasted to tender perfection, then caramelized to a golden-brown finish, creating a mouthwatering centerpiece for any celebration. With just 20 minutes of prep and optional garnishes like whole cloves and orange slices, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve this crowd-pleasing, aromatic ham alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable holiday spread. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any special gathering, this recipe will have your guests coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds unsliced bone-in ham
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 0.5 cup dark rum
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 20 pieces whole cloves (optional, for garnish)
- 6 slices orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Place the ham fat-side up in a large roasting pan and use a sharp knife to score the surface in a criss-cross diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep.
If desired, insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond shape for garnishing purposes.
Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and bake the ham for 1 hour and 30 minutes (18 minutes per pound) until heated through. Remove it from the oven.
While the ham is baking, prepare the glaze by combining the brown sugar, rum, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves in a medium saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Set aside to cool slightly.
After 1 hour and 30 minutes of baking, remove the foil from the ham and brush generously with the prepared glaze.
Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, basting with additional glaze every 10 minutes. The edges of the ham should caramelize to a beautiful golden brown.
Check the internal temperature of the ham with a meat thermometer. It should register at least 140°F (60°C).
Once fully cooked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
Optional: Garnish the ham with orange slices around the base for presentation.
Serve warm and enjoy your Rum Mustard Glazed Ham with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.5 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.0 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1996 mg | 665% | |
| Sodium | 45427 mg | 1975% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 391.5 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 354.0 g | ||
| Protein | 767.9 g | 1536% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 36.2 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 10896 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.
