Cola-Baked Ham With Cherry-Orange Glaze

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

2. 2

   Trim rind and excess fat from the ham, leaving a 1/4-inch thick layer of fat.

3. 3

   With a sharp knife, score the fat in a diamond pattern.

4. 4

   Place the ham in large roasting pan and sprinkle with the allspice.

5. 5

   Pour the cola into the pan and bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the pan juices.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the cherry preserves, orange juice, and liqueur over medium heat and cook, stirring, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the ham from the oven and brush the top and sides with the cherry glaze.

8. 8

   Return the ham to the oven and bake, brushing with pan juices and glaze every 15 minutes and tenting the ham with foil if browning too quickly, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of ham without touching the bone registers 140 degrees F, about 15 to 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the ham from oven and let rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour before slicing.

10. 10

    Serve warm or at room temperature, thinly sliced, with biscuits or dinner rolls and mustard to make sandwiches.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.