Baked Ham With Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 07/1/21
Glazed Ham

Photo: Diana Rattray
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 hrs
Total: 4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1372 Calories
46g Fat
38g Carbs
202g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 1372
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 581mg 194%
Sodium 8924mg 388%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 202g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 8mg 43%
Potassium 3167mg 67%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This baked ham is finished with a lightly spiced brown sugar and mustard glaze mixture. It's a sweet-sour combination, giving the ham excellent flavor.

This is a tasty glazed baked ham, perfect for a big holiday dinner or Sunday gathering.

Ingredients

  • 1 large (12 to 16-pound) smoked ham

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup, or golden syrup, or cane syrup

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or your favorite gourmet mustard

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons water

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat oven to 325 F. Line a roasting pan with foil. Wrap the ham in foil, keeping the ham fat side up; place it in the baking pan.

  2. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer or temperature probe registers about 145 F.

  3. Meanwhile, make the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, mustard, and vinegar. Stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Add water and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring, for 1 minute.

  4. Remove the foil from the ham and remove excess fat. Score the ham all over the surface, creating a diamond pattern. Return to the oven and continue baking to about 155 to 160 F, basting with the glaze mixture frequently.

  5. Serve and enjoy!