Description
This Irresistible Christmas Ham is the showstopper your holiday gatherings need. With its sweet and savory glaze, this succulent dish will fill your home with delightful aromas and create cherished memories around the table. Perfectly glazed and beautifully presented, this ham not only serves as a festive centerpiece but also makes for delicious leftovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (7-10 lb) Bone-In Ham
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1/3 cup Dijon Mustard
- 10 Whole Cloves
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1/2 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and position the oven rack in the lower third.
- Remove packaging from the ham and pat dry with paper towels. Place cut-side down in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and water until smooth.
- Score diamond patterns on the ham's surface; insert whole cloves into each intersection and add the cinnamon stick.
- Pour half of the glaze over the ham and bake uncovered for about 1 hour 30 minutes, basting every 20 minutes with more glaze.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the last 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg