Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in fully cooked ham, 7-9 lbs
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Steps

1. 1

   1. Remove the ham from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Score the ham's surface in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep.

2. 2

   2. Combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, butter, orange juice, cloves, paprika, and cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   3. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan and brush generously with half the glaze. Tent loosely with foil and roast for 1 hour 30 minutes.

4. 4

   4. Remove the foil, brush with the remaining glaze, and return to the oven uncovered. Roast for another 30-45 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, until the surface is deep mahogany and caramelized.

5. 5

   5. Rest the ham uncovered for 15 minutes before carving. Slice against the grain into even pieces and arrange on a platter, fanning the slices slightly away from the joint.