Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze

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   Adjust the oven racks to accommodate a large covered roasting pan.

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   Fit the pan with a shallow rack.

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

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   Unwrap the ham and rinse it in cold water.

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   Place it on the rack in the roasting pan.

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   Cover the pan with the lid and open the vents in the lid slightly to allow steam to escape.

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   Bake the ham for half the estimated cooking time.

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   (Total cooking time is about 20 minutes per pound.)

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   Halfway through the estimated cooking time, in a separate saucepan, mix the sugar and honey until smooth.

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    Pour the mixture over the ham.

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    Continue baking the ham, basting occasionally with the drippings in the roaster.

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    Check for doneness at the end of the estimated cooking time by inserting a meat thermometer at a meaty point (not into fat or touching the bone).

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    It should register 160F.

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    Allow the ham to stand for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to set.

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    If you dont want or need a whole ham, you can bake half a ham, but choose the butt (meatier) end rather than the shank end.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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