Coca-Cola and Ham Recipe + Video
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Coca-Cola and Ham Recipe + Video
Description
The preparation begins by placing a spiral-cut ham in a foil-lined roasting pan and covering it loosely with foil. A glaze is made by combining brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper, which is rubbed over the ham and worked into the slices. Cola is poured over the ham to infuse sweetness and moisture during baking. The ham is baked covered for the first hour to retain moisture, then uncovered and basted with the pan juices and glaze multiple times during subsequent baking stages to develop a sticky, caramelized crust.
This method results in a ham that is sweet, slightly spicy from cayenne, and subtly flavored from cola-based glaze. It is suitable for holiday or special occasion meals, where it can be served warm as a main protein.
Leftover ham can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to four days and repurposed in sandwiches or soups after reheating.
Ingredients
- 8-10 ham spiral cut
- 12 ounce Coca-Cola (or your favorite cola)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet (or roasting pan) with foil. Place the ham in the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub the brown sugar mixture over the ham and down between the slices.
- Pour the cola over the ham. Cover the ham loosely with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
- Take the ham out of the oven. Remove the foil. Spoon or brush the pan juices up over the ham. Place it back in the oven and bake another 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Brush the ham with glaze a second time. Bake another 30 minutes, uncovered.
- When ready to serve, brush the glaze over the ham one last time.
Notes
- Store leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat leftovers or use them in sandwiches and soups for added flavor and convenience.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6ounces | |
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 745mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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