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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Great Side Dishes
- Middle-Eastern Syrian Salad
- Lemon Dill Green Beans
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Garlic Hummus Mashed Potatoes
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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