Easy Holiday Ham Recipe

Holiday Ham – with a smoky-sweet glaze made of whole-grain mustard, brown sugar, apple cider and warm spices like allspice, cumin, and coriander, this holiday ham is the perfect addition to any menu.

Ham is that quintessential Easter main dish so I wanted to share this recipe for how to bake a glazed ham. I really think you’re going to love this flavorful holiday ham recipe because it’s super simple!

Shopping List

Here is what you will need to make this recipe:

• 8-10 lbs smoked ham
• light brown sugar
• apple cider (or apple juice)
• whole-grain mustard
• cornstarch
• ground cumin and ground coriander
• ground allspice
• salt and pepper

How to Bake a Glazed Ham

1. Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. Place the ham on the baking sheet, flat-side-down.
3. Using a sharp knife, score the ham with cuts one inch apart and 1/4-inch deep. Rotate the ham and repeat so that you have a grid pattern over the entire surface of the ham.
4. In a medium bowl, mix all the brown sugar, apple cider, mustard and seasonings for the glaze.
5. After that, rub half the glaze over the surface of the ham and bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
6. Remove the ham from the oven. Rub the remaining glaze over the ham and place it back in the oven for another 45-75 minutes, or until the exterior is caramelized. It should look dark and crusty and the ham should be warmed through.

NOTE: To check the temperature of your ham to be sure it is warm in the center, use a meat thermometer to test the interior temperature. It is recommended by FoodSafety.gov that pork should cook to an internal temperature of 130-degrees F to warm, or 145-degrees F for uncooked pork.

How long does it take to cook a smoked ham?

When cooking a smoked ham, 15 minutes per pound is recommended for best flavor and texture.

What can I substitute for whole-grain mustard?

Honey mustard or Dijon are both delicious substitutions for whole-grain mustard.

Slow Cooker Instructions

1. Make sure your ham will fit into your slow cooker before you begin.
2. Add the ham and all the glaze to the slow cooker.
3. Set the temperature to LOW and cook for 4-5 hours until the ham is heated through.

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• Chop up your leftover ham and use it to make this Scalloped Potatoes and Ham – a Southern classic.
• Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Frittata is a great way to use up your leftover ham and broccoli, too.

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Easy Holiday Ham Recipe

You will love this sweet and smokey holiday ham recipe. Remember, it can also easily be made in your favorite slow cooker so your oven will be free for all of the delicious sides you have planned. It’s a warm, delicious main course that can’t be missed!

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Baked Holiday Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

With a smoky-sweet glaze made of whole-grain mustard, brown sugar, apple cider and warm spices like allspice, cumin, and coriander, this holiday ham is the perfect addition to any menu.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Holiday Ham

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 382kcal

Author: Ang Paris

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Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Mixing

Ingredients

• 8-10 pounds smoked ham
• 1 cup light brown sugar packed
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Place the ham on the baking sheet, flat-side-down.
• Using a sharp knife, score the ham with cuts one inch apart and 1/4-inch deep. Rotate the ham and repeat so that you have a grid pattern over the entire surface of the ham.
• In a medium bowl, mix all the brown sugar, apple cider, mustard and seasonings for the glaze.
• After that, rub half the glaze over the surface of the ham and bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
• Remove the ham from the oven. Rub the remaining glaze over the ham and place it back in the oven for another 45-75 minutes, or until the exterior is caramelized. It should look dark and crusty and the ham should be warmed through.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

To check the temperature of your ham to be sure it is warm in the center, use a meat thermometer to test the interior temperature. It is recommended that pork should cook to an internal temperature of 130-degrees F to warm, or 145-degrees F for uncooked pork.

Slow Cooker Instructions: 

1. Make sure your ham will fit into your slow cooker before you begin.
2. Add the ham and all the glaze to the slow cooker.
3. Set the temperature to LOW and cook for 4-5 hours until the ham is heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 4094mg | Potassium: 862mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg

Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.