Old-Fashioned Ham with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Old-Fashioned Ham with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze
45 min.
10
549kcal

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Imagine the tantalizing aroma filling your kitchen as you prepare an Old-Fashioned Ham with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze, a dish that brings heartfelt nostalgia and warm gatherings to the forefront of any meal. This mouthwatering recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also perfectly tailored for festive occasions or cozy family dinners. Each tender slice of ham is imbued with a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, offering a delightful contrast that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

The process starts with a simple yet effective technique—slow-roasting the ham in unsweetened apple juice, creating a tender, juicy foundation. As the cooking progresses, you'll add a rich glaze of brown sugar and whole grain Dijon mustard, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. This dish is sure to impress with its elegant presentation and irresistible taste. Plus, with a preparation time of just 45 minutes once the ham is cooked, you can effortlessly serve a crowd of ten without breaking a sweat.

Pair it with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc for an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether it's for a holiday feast, a special celebration, or an everyday meal that deserves a touch of sophistication, this Old-Fashioned Ham is bound to become a beloved staple in your cooking repertoire.

Ingredients

  • cup apple cider unsweetened
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 10 pound ham smoked with rind, preferably shank end
  • 0.5 cup grain dijon mustard whole

Equipment

  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Place ham in large roasting pan.
  3. Pour apple juice over ham. Cover ham completely with parchment paper, then cover ham and roasting pan completely with heavy-duty foil, sealing tightly at edges of pan.
  4. Bake ham until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of ham registers 145°F, about 3 hours 45 minutes.
  5. Remove ham from oven. Increase oven temperature to 375°F.
  6. Remove foil and parchment from ham.
  7. Drain and discard liquids from roasting pan.
  8. Cut off rind and all but 1/4-inch-thick layer of fat from ham and discard. Using long sharp knife, score fat in 1-inch-wide, 1/4-inch-deep diamond pattern.
  9. Spread mustard evenly over fat layer on ham. Pat brown sugar over mustard coating, pressing firmly to adhere.
  10. Drizzle honey evenly over.
  11. Bake until ham is well glazed, spooning any mustard and sugar glaze that slides into roasting pan back over ham, about 30 minutes.
  12. Transfer ham to serving platter; let cool at least 45 minutes. Slice ham and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
  13. Sauvignon Blanc is a good match for the ham and the asparagus, a notoriously wine-unfriendly ingredient. We like the Joel Gott 2006 Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley ($18), which has tropical fruit and citrus flavors with floral aromas and a crisp finish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories549kcal
Protein54.68%
Fat27.2%
Carbs18.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.5
Glycemic Load
4.75
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
15.047826227934%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.29mg
Epicatechin
1.11mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:549kcal
27.45%
Fat:16.78g
25.82%
Saturated Fat:5.58g
34.87%
Carbohydrates:25.15g
8.38%
Net Carbohydrates:24.55g
8.93%
Sugar:24.09g
26.76%
Cholesterol:217.72mg
72.57%
Sodium:5648.95mg
245.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:75.89g
151.78%
Phosphorus:1072.89mg
107.29%
Copper:1.11mg
55.53%
Zinc:8.32mg
55.45%
Magnesium:149.26mg
37.31%
Potassium:1282.05mg
36.63%
Iron:6.26mg
34.79%
Calcium:67.77mg
6.78%
Selenium:4.5µg
6.43%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.28%
Fiber:0.6g
2.4%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.9%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious