Brown Sugar Glazed Ham: A Delectable Centerpiece for Your Gatherings

Ingredients

• 1 whole fully cooked bone-in ham (about 6-8 pounds)
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 2 honey
• 1 4 Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 2 ground ginger
• 1 4 ground cloves
• to taste freshly cracked black pepper
• optional whole cloves for studding

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. If desired, use toothpicks or whole cloves to stud the surface of the ham for a decorative effect.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and black pepper until smooth. This will be your glaze.
4. Using a basting brush, generously apply the glaze over the surface of the ham, ensuring you get into any nooks and crannies.
5. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes per pound, or until heated through (20-25 minutes if using a glazed ham). Uncover the ham during the last 30 minutes of cooking time to allow the glaze to caramelize and crisp up a bit, basting frequently with any pan juices.
7. Once heated through and caramelized, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute.
8. Slice the ham into thick slices and serve warm, drizzled with any remaining glaze from the pan.