Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham (Printable)
Oven-roasted ham with a caramelized brown sugar and mustard glaze, ideal for holiday gatherings and special occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Ham
01 - 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lb)
→ Glaze
02 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
04 - 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Position ham flat side down on rack in large roasting pan. Score surface in diamond pattern with shallow cuts 1/4 inch deep.
02 - Cover ham loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour.
03 - Combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and glaze is smooth. Remove from heat.
04 - Remove foil from ham after first hour. Brush half the glaze evenly over ham surface.
05 - Continue baking uncovered for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15–20 minutes with remaining glaze until ham is caramelized and heated through. Internal temperature should reach 140°F.
06 - Remove ham from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze creates this gorgeous sticky caramelization that makes every bite feel like a special occasion
- It is practically foolproof but tastes like you spent all day perfecting it
- The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- Do not skip the scoring step, it is the secret to getting that glaze into every single bite
- The glaze can burn if you leave it too long under the broiler, so keep an eye on things during the last 15 minutes
- Letting it rest is non-negotiable for juicy slices
03 -
- Use a silicone brush for the glaze, it holds more glaze and makes the job so much faster
- Save the ham bone for soup, it makes the most incredible split pea or bean soup you will ever taste