Easter Ham
Easter ham is the ultimate centerpiece for your holiday feast, boasting a crispy, caramelized exterior and tender, juicy meat. This easy recipe combines sweet and savory flavors from a delightful glaze made with brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard. With just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that not only evokes cherished family memories but also leaves your guests clamoring for seconds. Enjoy delicious leftovers that can be transformed into sandwiches or casseroles!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 lbs bone-in ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 10 whole cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern about half an inch deep.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
- Generously apply the glaze all over the scored ham.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes per pound, basting with additional glaze every half hour.
- Once cooked (internal temperature at least 145°F), remove from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg