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Classic glazed holiday ham Recipe

American · Main course · 165 min total

A succulent bone-in ham coated with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze, perfect for festive gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

• 1 (8-10 lb) fully cooked bone-in ham (shank or butt portion)
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Whole cloves for studding (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep. If desired, stud with whole cloves at intersections.
2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and cinnamon to make the glaze.
3. Brush about half of the glaze over the ham. Reserve the remaining glaze for basting.
4. Bake ham for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting every 30 minutes with pan juices and reserved glaze. If ham starts to brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
5. Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Brush ham with remaining glaze and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until glaze is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
6. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add 1 cup of pineapple juice to the bottom of the roasting pan before baking.
• Leftover ham can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
• Serve with traditional sides like scalloped potatoes, green beans, or dinner rolls.

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