Christmas Ham – a delicious recipe with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, whole cloves, nectar, pineapple rings, maraschino cherries. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Place ham into a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer ham for 1 to 2 hours. Cut away and discard any rind and visible fat.
2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3
Score the ham in a diamond pattern and place into a roasting pan. Stir Dijon mustard and brown sugar in a bowl until thoroughly combined; brush mustard mixture onto the ham. Press a whole clove into the center of each scored diamond shape. Pour peach nectar into the roasting pan. Combine pineapple and maraschino liquid in a small bowl.
4
Bake ham in the preheated oven for 3 hours, basting frequently with the pineapple juice mixture and peach nectar.
5
Arrange pineapple rings over the ham and secure with toothpicks. Secure a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring with a toothpick.
6
Bake ham until browned, tender, and fragrant, 1 to 2 more hours, basting ham and fruit frequently with pineapple juice mixture and pan juices.
178
kcal
Calories
4
g
Fat
33
g
Carbs
6
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (5 pound) bone-in ham, 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup whole cloves, and more.
Yes, Christmas Ham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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