Description
Bring joy to your holiday table with this Irresistible Christmas Ham, featuring a succulent bone-in ham coated in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard glaze. Perfectly roasted to perfection, this dish will not only impress your guests but also fill your home with festive aromas. Easy to prepare and versatile for leftovers, this centerpiece is sure to become a cherished tradition in your family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 lb) Bone-in Ham
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice (100% juice)
- 10 Whole Cloves (optional)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Optionally, insert cloves into the scored sections of the ham.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham; place in a roasting pan.
- Roast for approximately 15 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes with remaining glaze.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), then let rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg