How to Make Christmas Ham - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas Ham is a classic dish that holds a special place at the holiday table. It's a delicious centerpiece that brings people together and adds a touch of tradition to the festive season. Whether it's served as the main course on Christmas day or as a part of a celebratory feast, this timeless dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

There are many variations of Christmas ham, but the most common preparation involves a succulent, juicy ham that's been cured and then cooked ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) bone-in ham
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup whole cloves
  • 1 quart peach nectar
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings, juice drained and reserved
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, juice drained and reserved

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 whole ham

  • Place ham into a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer ham for 1 to 2 hours. Cut away and discard any rind and visible fat.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Score the ham in a diamond pattern and place into a roasting pan. Stir Dijon mustard and brown sugar in a bowl until thoroughly combined; brush mustard mixture onto the ham. Press a whole clove into the center of each scored diamond shape. Pour peach nectar into the roasting pan. Combine pineapple and maraschino liquid in a small bowl.
  • Bake ham in the preheated oven for 3 hours, basting frequently with the pineapple juice mixture and peach nectar.
  • Arrange pineapple rings over the ham and secure with toothpicks. Secure a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring with a toothpick.
  • Bake ham until browned, tender, and fragrant, 1 to 2 more hours, basting ham and fruit frequently with pineapple juice mixture and pan juices.
  • Nutrition

    607 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 111mg
    • Sodium: 2451mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 582mg