Holiday Glazed Baked Ham Recipe

Name: Holiday Glazed Baked Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (10 to 12 pounds); 2 teaspoons whole cloves, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 3 cups ginger ale; 1 cup honey; 1 can (16 ounces) pineapple slices, drained

Servings: persons

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (10 to 12 pounds)
2 teaspoons whole cloves, divided
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
3 cups ginger ale
1 cup honey
1 can (16 ounces) pineapple slices, drained

1
Remove skin from ham; score the surface, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Insert a clove in every other diamond; set remaining cloves aside.
2
Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the onion, garlic, oregano, basil and pepper; pat onto ham. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and parsley; sprinkle over top of ham. Pour ginger ale around ham.
3
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 1-1/2 hours, basting often.
4
Remove ham from pan; set aside. Drain pan juices, reserving 3 tablespoons. For glaze, combine honey, remaining brown sugar and reserved pan juices in a small bowl.
5
Increase oven temperature to 400u00b0. Return ham to pan. Insert remaining cloves into ham. Spoon half of the glaze over ham. Bake for 20 minutes.
6
Place pineapple on ham; drizzle with remaining glaze. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140u00b0.

725

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (10 to 12 pounds), 2 teaspoons whole cloves, divided, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Holiday Glazed Baked 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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Holiday Glazed Baked Ham

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