Description
A delicious ham recipe perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked ham (8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the ham.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
- Bake for about 15 minutes per pound, basting occasionally.
- Remove the foil in the last 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Choose a bone-in ham for more flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ham for thanksgiving, holiday ham, baked ham