Baked Ham with Brown Sugar-Honey Glaze

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   Adjust the oven racks to accommodate a large roasting pan.

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   Fit the pan with a shallow roasting rack.

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Unwrap the ham and rinse it under cold water.

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   Place it on the rack in the roasting pan.

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   Cover with foil and bake 1 hour 40 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar and honey in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.

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   Pour the brown sugar glaze over the ham and continue roasting1 hour 40 minutes more, basting at least twice with the drippings in the roaster.

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   (To adjust the total roasting time for a smaller or larger ham, calculate 20 minutes per pound.)

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    Check for doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into a meaty spot (not into fat or touching the bone)-it should register 160 degrees F.

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

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    (You can make the ham up to 2 hours ahead; tent with foil and serve at room temperature.)

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    Photograph by Anna Williams

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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