Sugar-Glazed Ham
Whip up a gorgeous holiday centerpiece with this easy glazed ham recipe. Our Test Kitchen experts share their best tips and tricks for how to cook a ham for special occasions.Looking for a picture-perfect glazed ham recipe for a special occasion or holiday dinner? Good idea! This juicy ham pairs well with all our favorite Easter dinner sides and Christmas side dish recipes. Moreover, ham is less stressful to prepare than other roasted meats. Most hams are sold already cooked, so cooking a ham is as easy as reheating it in the oven. Finish it off with a tasty brown sugar glaze during the final 15 to 30 minutes, and the ham will be so good, you’ll be lucky to have any leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham 5 to 7 pounds
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Cover and bake until a thermometer reads 130°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and enough vinegar to make a thick paste. Remove ham from oven. Spread sugar mixture over ham. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 15-30 minutes longer.