Carved Ham Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ham

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep. This allows the glaze to penetrate better.

2. 2

   Make the Glaze

   In a saucepan, combine the cola, pineapple juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Bake the Ham

   Place the ham in a roasting pan and brush it generously with the cola glaze. Cover with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.

4. 4

   Add Pineapple and Cherries

   Remove the ham from the oven, take off the foil, and arrange pineapple slices on top of the ham. Secure with toothpicks and place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. Brush with additional glaze.

5. 5

   Final Bake

   Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with the glaze until the ham is caramelized and heated through.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve with the remaining glaze on the side.