Easy Brown Sugar Ham
Total Time
2 hours 55 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours 35 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(7)
Ingredients
12 servings
- 1 (8-lb) bone-in, fully cooked, smoked ham, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Step 2
Using paper towels, pat ham dry. Using a sharp knife, score the top side of the ham by making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern.
Step 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, honey, mustard, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon, cloves and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Place ham, cut side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush evenly with 1/2 cup brown sugar mixture.
Step 5
Place into oven, brushing with remaining brown sugar mixture every 30 minutes, until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 140 degrees F, about 2 hours 30 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Plan for 0.5 lb of ham per person. So for about 12 guests, a 4 – 6 lb ham is recommended.
Score the ham in a diamond pattern to allow the glaze to seep through and absorb more flavor.
Use an instant-read thermometer for accurate results. The internal temperature should reach 140°F.
Let your ham rest for at least 15 minutes prior to serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Save the bone for a leftover hambone soup.
