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Flavorful Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe

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A quick and easy glaze recipe combining brown sugar and mustard to create a sweet, tangy, and caramelized crust on a fully cooked ham. Perfect for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in ham (about 6-8 pounds), fully cooked
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Whole cloves (for studding the ham)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Score the surface into a diamond pattern about 1/8 inch deep. Stud the intersections with whole cloves.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, water, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and glaze thickens slightly (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
  4. Place the ham on a rack in your roasting pan. Brush a generous layer of glaze over the entire surface of the ham.
  5. Bake the ham uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Every 20 minutes, baste with more glaze to build a sticky, glossy crust.
  6. Check the internal temperature aiming for 140°F (60°C). If no thermometer is available, ensure glaze is bubbling and caramelized and ham is heated through with clear juices.
  7. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and glaze to set.
  8. Slice with a sharp knife and serve, spooning any pan juices or leftover glaze over the slices.

Notes

Brush multiple thin layers of glaze every 20 minutes for a thick, caramelized crust. Avoid using too much water to keep glaze sticky. Let the ham rest after baking for easier slicing. If glaze starts to burn, tent with foil for last 10 minutes. Sharp knife recommended for clean slices.

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Keywords: ham glaze, brown sugar mustard glaze, holiday ham, easy ham recipe, glazed ham, baked ham, sweet and tangy ham

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