Brown Sugar–Mustard Holiday Ham
by
Carla Hall
A holiday classic made bigger, brighter, and stickier. Carla Hall’s Brown Sugar–Mustard Holiday Ham is lacquered in a pineapple-brown-sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully while the ham stays juicy and tender. It’s simple, stunning, and guaranteed to convert even the ham skeptics.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time
1.5 - 2 Hours
Serves:
8-10 Servings
Level:
Beginner
Ham
1 (8–10 lb) bone-in smoked ham, spiral-sliced
Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
Brown Sugar–Mustard Glaze
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp black peppercorns
1 cup pineapple juice
Optional Aromatics
1 orange, sliced
1 onion, quartered
2–3 cinnamon sticks
Ingredients
Step 1 Make the Glaze
Combine brown sugar, mustards, vinegar, honey, cinnamon, allspice, and pepper in a saucepan.
Simmer 3–4 minutes until glossy and thickened.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 2 Prepare the Ham
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place ham cut-side down on a rack in a roasting pan.
(Optional) Stud with whole cloves. Scatter aromatics in the pan.
Brush ham generously with glaze.
Pour 1 cup water or pineapple juice into the pan. Add cinnamon sticks. Cover tightly with foil.
Step 3
Roast the Ham
Bake covered for 1 hour.
Remove foil and brush with more glaze.
Roast 30–45 minutes uncovered, glazing every 10–15 minutes until caramelized.
4. Ham is ready when it reaches 140°F in the thickest part.
Instructions
Rest 10 minutes before carving.
Spoon pan drippings over slices.
Brush with extra glaze for shine.