Irresistible Christmas Ham Recipe
This Irresistible Christmas Ham brings warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings with its succulent meat and sweet-savory glaze. Each bite is a delightful combination of flavors, making it the perfect centerpiece for festive feasts. Gather your loved ones around the table and create lasting memories with this classic dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in ham (8–12 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 10 whole cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Score the ham in diamond patterns, about half an inch deep.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and whole cloves. Heat over medium until blended and bubbling.
- Brush half of the glaze over the scored ham; reserve the rest for basting.
- Place ham in the roasting pan, cover loosely with foil, and bake for approximately 1 hour per pound, basting every 30 minutes.
- Remove foil in the last 30 minutes to caramelize. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg