Description
A savory ham recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole ham (8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush the glaze over it.
- Cover the ham with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness; it should read 140°F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Pair with sides like mashed potatoes or green beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ham, holiday, recipe, main course