How to Make Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked ham with brown sugar glaze is a classic and delicious dish that is perfect for any special occasion or holiday meal. The combination of tender, juicy ham and a sweet and tangy glaze makes for a mouthwatering and crowd-pleasing entrée that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Ham is a popular choice for festive meals, as it is easy to prepare and can feed a large number of people. It also pairs well with a variety of side dishes, making it a versatile main course for an...

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Ingredients

  • 7 pounds whole smoked ham
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 5 maraschino cherries
  • 5 slices orange

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place ham, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of ham and does not touch bone or rest in fat. Cover loosely and bake 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 hours or until thermometer reads 135 degrees (13 to 17 minutes per pound).
  • About 20 minutes before ham is done, remove from oven. Pour drippings from pan. Remove any skin from ham. Cut uniform diamond shapes on fat surface of ham. Insert clove into each diamond. Stir together brown sugar, vinegar and mustard; pat or brush on ham. Bake uncovered 20 minutes longer.
  • Cover ham and let stand about 10 minutes or until thermometer reads 140 degrees. Garnish with orange slices and cherries.
  • Nutrition

    734 cal.

    • Total Fat: 49g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 148mg
    • Sodium: 3410mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 96mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 860mg