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Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

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Learn how to make the perfect baked ham with brown sugar mustard glaze. A simple recipe for a holiday centerpiece your family will love, this easy baked ham recipe is always a crowd pleaser.

Serving a slice of baked ham with brown sugar mustard glaze.

When it comes to easy, family-friendly meals, baked ham is always a good idea. Fully cooked and smoked, when you purchase a ham all you need to do is add a glaze for added flavor. Delicious hot, room temperature, or chilled, baked ham is the ultimate crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner, Sunday supper, or holiday meal to serve on Christmas or Easter.

Aside from the main event, the best part about a baked ham is having plenty of leftovers to transform into additional meals like 15 Bean Soup with Ham, Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup, Easy Baked Egg Cups with Ham or my Egg, Ham, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches.

Why You’ll Love This Baked Ham

  • A fairly easy way to feed a large group!
  • Perfect for a large number of occasions, including Christmas dinner.
  • Leftovers are great in other recipes, and it lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days. It also freezes well!

Ingredients

  • Ham: Skinless, smoked, cured ham is what I go for, usually bone-in as it adds extra flavor.
  • Cloves: Adds pungent, aromatics to the ham.
  • Brown sugar: Rich, sweet flavor as the base of the glaze.
  • Mustard: I love to use Dijon mustard, and it adds a tang to balance out the sweetness.
  • Lemon juice: Adds necessary acid and some bright freshness to the glaze.

How to Make Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

Roasting covered ham in the oven.

Step 1. To start, score the meat into diamonds using a sharp knife and stud it with whole cloves. Then, bake the ham in a roasting pan for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees. 

Pouring brown sugar into a small glass bowl.

Step 2. While the ham is baking, mix together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread the glaze evenly over the ham using a brush. Afterwards, cook the ham for another 30 minutes in the oven.

Slices of baked ham with brown sugar mustard glaze on a large white platter with fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds.

Once finished baking, be sure to let the ham sit for at least 15 minutes before carving. This allows for the juices to evenly distribute. Otherwise, you risk serving dry, overcooked meat. But after that short wait, you can enjoy your Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to cover the ham while it cooks?

You don’t have to for this recipe. When combined with the scoring technique used, the glaze should work to keep the ham moist. But I do recommend usually covering ham when baking.

How long will it last?

When stored in the fridge, cooked ham will last for 3-4 days. Or, it can be placed in the freezer for 3-4 months.

What does it mean to score meat?

Scoring simply means to cut slits in the top of the meat. In this case, scoring refers to taking a knife to create a sort of diamond pattern over the surface of the ham. Here is a great video to help you!

Does it matter what type of ham I use?

Given that we are adding a glaze to the ham, I don’t recommend buying one that has been glazed, seasoned, or flavored ahead of time. Otherwise, feel free to use whatever is easiest for you.

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Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or just because, my Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze will be a hit with the whole family!

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Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

5 stars average
Glazed with brown sugar and Dijon mustard, this easy baked ham recipe is always a family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Serves21
CourseMain Dish
Calories236

Ingredients
  

  • 1 6-pound boneless, skinless smoked cured ham
  • whole cloves for studding ham
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Score the ham into diamonds using a sharp knife and stud the ham with whole cloves. Bake ham in a roasting pan for 1 1/2 hours.
  2. While the ham is baking, mix together brown sugar, dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl. When the ham is done baking, use a brush to spread glaze evenly all over the ham. Return ham to oven and bake additional 30 minutes. Let meat rest 15 minutes before carving to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1543mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

Liz’s Notes

This ham can be served warm, room temperature or chilled. Leftovers are perfect in soups, sandwiches, salads and more.

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