Simple Baked Ham

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Simple Baked Ham
45 min.
26
35kcal

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Are you looking to impress your guests with a simple yet delicious dish? Look no further than our Simple Baked Ham! This delightful recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a festive gathering, an elegant dinner party, or a simple family meal. With its mouthwatering flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find that this baked ham is bound to become a favorite in your household.

The star of this dish is an 8-pound smoked ham, which is not only flavorful but also fully cooked, making the process even easier. By marinating it in apple juice and spices, you’ll be enhancing its natural smokiness and creating a delicious glaze that is perfect for basting throughout the cooking process. The sweet and tangy notes from the brown sugar and Dijon mustard add a delightful contrast that will have your taste buds dancing.

What’s more, this recipe offers remarkable versatility, making it suitable as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly, so everyone at your gathering can enjoy it! Ready in just 45 minutes with only a few simple steps, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones. So gather your friends and family around the table, and get ready to savor the extraordinary flavors of this Simple Baked Ham!

Ingredients

  • cups apple juice divided
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • pound 3%-less-sodium smoked fully cooked

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Place ham in a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Cover with water to 2 inches above ham; cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. Drain; rinse well with warm water.
  3. Drain.
  4. Preheat oven to 32
  5. Trim fat and rind from ham. Score outside of ham in a diamond pattern; stud with cloves.
  6. Place ham, skin side down, on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  7. Place rack in pan; pour 1 cup apple juice over ham. Cover ham loosely with foil.
  8. Bake at 325 for 2 1/2 hours, basting occasionally with remaining 1 cup apple juice.
  9. Remove ham from oven (do not turn oven off); uncover ham.
  10. Combine sugar and mustard; brush over ham.
  11. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 14
  12. Place ham on a cutting board; cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories35kcal
Protein29.58%
Fat20.69%
Carbs49.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.8
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4869565019465%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
0.9mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:34.97kcal
1.75%
Fat:0.88g
1.36%
Saturated Fat:0.26g
1.6%
Carbohydrates:4.77g
1.59%
Net Carbohydrates:4.7g
1.71%
Sugar:2.92g
3.24%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:49.24mg
2.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.84g
5.67%
Vitamin B3:1.93mg
9.65%
Phosphorus:43.87mg
4.39%
Potassium:141.39mg
4.04%
Copper:0.07mg
3.72%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.68%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.33%
Iron:0.33mg
1.84%
Source:My Recipes