Christmas Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Let Rest at Room Temperature
20 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 50 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
918 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Christmas Ham
Description
The Christmas Ham is prepared by slowly roasting a bone-in ham butt that has been scored in a diamond pattern to improve glaze absorption and texture. The glaze combines browned butter with brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and minced garlic, imparting a balanced sweetness and warm spice flavor profile. Baking the ham at 300°F allows the meat to heat evenly and remain moist.
The slow roasting process with the loosely covered foil retains moisture, creating tender meat with a flavorful rind from the glaze once applied and cooked through. The scoring helps the glaze and heat penetrate, enhancing both flavor and presentation.
This ham makes a substantial centerpiece for festive meals and pairs well with classic holiday sides. Letting the ham rest before serving helps reabsorb juices, ensuring it stays moist and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 ham butt bone in, half, approx 8-10 pounds
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the ham rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours to come to temperature before baking.
- Remove the ham from its package and pat it dry with paper towels. Score the ham by cutting into the rind of the ham in a diamond pattern making sure that the cuts are approximately 1/4-1/2 inch deep.
- Place the ham on a roasting pan and pour approximately ¼ cup of water all over the top of it. Loosely cover the ham with foil to keep it from drying out.
- Bake for 2 – 2 ½ hours until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 125 degrees F in the thickest part of the ham.
- While the ham is baking, heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat until the butter is browned.
- Then whisk in the brown sugar, honey, dijon mustard, cinnamon and ground cloves. Cook and whisk for 2-3 minutes until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Remove the foil from the ham and baste the ham with approximately 1/3 of the basting mixture. Cook it for an additional 20 minutes and baste the ham 2 more times during this cooking time until the ham reaches an interval temperature of 135 degrees F.
- Remove the ham and let the ham rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes (tented loosely with foil). Then carefully move the ham to a large cutting board. Then carve the ham into large slices and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 918 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 918kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 66g | 132% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 3684mg | 154% |
| Potassium | 906mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 239IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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