How to Cook a Ham

Name: How to Cook a Ham
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 14 servings
Ingredients: 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds); 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours

Yield 14 servings

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Ingredients

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (5 to 7 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Cover and bake until a thermometer reads 130°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and enough vinegar to make a thick paste. Remove ham from oven. Spread sugar mixture over ham. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, 15-30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces ham: 284 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1110mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 20g protein.

This old-fashioned ham glaze gives a pretty golden brown coating—just like Grandma used to make. The mustard and vinegar complement the brown sugar which adds a tangy flavor to this glazed ham recipe. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Carol Strong Battle, Heathville, Virginia

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