Baked Ham Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- 2
Prepare the Ham
Place the bone-in ham in a large roasting pan, fat side up. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow cuts.
Glaze Preparation
- 3
Mix the Glaze
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, and black pepper. Mix well and add water to create a smooth glaze.
- 4
Heat the Glaze
Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Baking the Ham
- 5
Glaze the Ham
Brush the glaze generously over the scored surface of the ham.
- 6
Bake the Ham
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake it in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes.
- 7
Remove Foil
In the last 30 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize.
Serving
- 8
Rest and Serve
Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and pineapple slices, if desired.
