How to Make the Perfect Baked Ham | Allrecipes

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative.

mustard

🥗Healthier: Dijon mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Dijon adds a gourmet touch.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Orange juice provides a citrus flavor.

Pat the bone-in ham dry to help the glaze stick.

Create a little liquid in the bottom of the roasting pan with 1 cup of water and add cloves and star anise pods.

Place a rack in the roasting pan and put the ham with the flesh side down.

Make grooves in the ham with a knife to create traps for the glaze.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and place the ham in the oven.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup of brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Baste the ham with the glaze every 20 to 30 minutes during cooking.

Cook the ham for about 14 to 16 minutes per pound, estimating a total cook time of 2 to 2.5 hours for a 2-2.5 pound ham.

After cooking, transfer the ham to a serving tray and garnish with orange slices and fresh rosemary.

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