Irresistible Brown Sugar Rum Ham Recipe – Perfect Holiday Dish
A sweet and savory baked ham with a rich brown sugar rum glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 pounds spiral-cut ham, fully cooked (bone-in)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan, cut side down, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, rum, Dijon mustard, honey, unsalted butter, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Heat over medium-low until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
- Bake the ham for 1.5 hours, basting every 20 minutes with the glaze.
- Remove the foil, increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), and bake for an additional 20 minutes to caramelize the glaze. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning.
- Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
[‘Baste the ham every 20 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham is reheated to 135°F (57°C).’, ‘Keep an eye on the glaze during the final bake to prevent burning.’, ‘Let the ham rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 20
- Protein: 35
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