Whole Spiral Ham Recipe

Time3h

Serves12

10 POUND

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). This ensures that the ham will cook evenly.
2
Prepare the Ham
Remove the ham from its packaging and place it in a large roasting pan, cut side down. This helps to retain moisture.
3
Cover the Ham
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil. This will prevent it from drying out during the first part of cooking.

4
Combine Glaze Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
5
Heat the Glaze
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze is smooth, about 5 minutes.

6
Bake the Ham
Place the covered ham in the preheated oven and bake for about 1.5 hours (15 minutes per pound).
7
Apply the Glaze
After 1.5 hours, remove the foil from the ham. Brush the glaze generously over the surface of the ham. Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 30-45 minutes, basting with the glaze every 15 minutes.
8
Check for Doneness
The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C). Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.

9
Rest the Ham
Once out of the oven, let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.
10
Slice and Serve
Slice the ham along the spiral cuts and serve warm, drizzled with any remaining glaze.