Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 (8-10 pound) fully cooked bone-in ham
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Special equipment needed:
- Large roasting pan
- Meat thermometer
Step-by-step instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Remove ham from packaging and place it in the roasting pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
- Brush the glaze all over the ham, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.
- Cover the ham with foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F.
- Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 2 hours
5. Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 325°F
- Internal temperature of ham: 140°F
Serving size:
- 8-10 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 38g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use honey mustard instead of Dijon mustard.
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey.
Variations:
- You can add chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme, to the glaze.
- You can use orange marmalade instead of cranberry sauce.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to baste the ham with the glaze every 30 minutes.
- If the glaze starts to get too dark, cover the ham with foil again.
- If the ham is too big for your roasting pan, you can cut it in half and roast it in two separate pans.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place ham in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Slice the ham and arrange it on a platter.
- Drizzle any leftover glaze over the ham.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme.
Garnishes:
- Fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme
- Orange slices
- Cranberries
Pairings:
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Green beans
- Sweet potato casserole
- Dinner rolls
Suggested side dishes:
- Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon
- Creamed spinach
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Honey glazed carrots
- Cornbread stuffing
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the glaze is too thick, you can thin it out with a little bit of water or apple cider vinegar.
- If the ham is getting too dark, cover it with foil.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F before serving.
- Store leftover ham in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Food history:
- Ham has been a popular meat for centuries, dating back to ancient times.
- Glazed ham became popular in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and tangy from the cranberry sauce and mustard
- Spicy from the cinnamon and cloves
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the ham with your favorite sides and a glass of red wine.
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