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Classic Sunday Ham Recipe with Easy Sweet Brown Sugar Dijon Glaze

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A simple yet flavorful ham recipe featuring a sticky, caramelized sweet brown sugar Dijon glaze that balances tang and sweetness perfectly. Ideal for family gatherings, holidays, or any Sunday dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 to 10 pounds bone-in cooked ham, pre-cooked and scored if possible (spiral-cut recommended)
  • 1 cup (200g) packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons (40g) honey (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water or orange juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. If the ham isn’t pre-scored, use a sharp knife to cut shallow diamond-shaped slashes about 1/8 inch (3 mm) deep across the surface.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cloves, and water or orange juice until smooth and slightly thickened.
  4. Place the ham on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
  5. Brush a generous layer of glaze over the entire surface of the ham, including the scored cuts. Reserve some glaze for basting.
  6. Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour, basting with reserved glaze every 20 minutes.
  7. Uncover the ham during the last 15 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize and form a golden-brown crust. Watch carefully to prevent burning and tent with foil if needed.
  8. Check that the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  9. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Do not skip scoring the ham to allow the glaze to penetrate and caramelize. Baste every 20 minutes to keep the glaze sticky and flavorful. Let the ham rest after baking to retain moisture. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. If glaze starts to burn, tent with foil.

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