Cola-Glazed Ham Recipe
American · Main course · 165 min total
This sweet and tangy cola-glazed ham is a show-stopping centerpiece for any holiday meal, with a sticky caramelized crust that's irresistible.
15
min prep
min prep
150
min cook
min cook
16
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 (8-10 lb) fully cooked bone-in ham (shank or butt portion)
- 1 (12 oz) can cola (not diet)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Whole cloves for studding (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place ham cut-side down on a rack in a roasting pan. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep. If desired, stud each diamond with a whole clove.
- In a small saucepan, combine cola, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Brush about 1/3 of the glaze over the ham. Reserve remaining glaze for basting.
- Bake ham for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (about 15 minutes per pound), basting with the reserved glaze every 30 minutes. If ham starts to brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- Ham is done when internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) for a fully cooked ham. Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with pan juices or extra glaze on the side.
Tips
- For a thicker glaze, simmer the cola mixture for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Leftover ham can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Pair with classic sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or roasted carrots.
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