Description
Create a showstopping holiday centerpiece with this Brown Sugar Glazed Ham, perfectly complemented by a rich and tangy Cider Gravy. This recipe brings joy and connection to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in, fully cooked ham (about 8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup apple cider (for gravy)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water (for gravy slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth. This is your glaze.
- Brush half of the glaze mixture evenly over the surface of the ham.
- Pour the 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the ham moist.
- Bake the ham for about 12-15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- During the last 30 minutes of baking, brush the remaining glaze over the ham every 10 minutes for a thick, dark crust.
- Once the ham reaches temperature, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- While the ham rests, prepare the gravy: Pour the pan drippings into a saucepan (discard excess fat if desired). Add the 1/2 cup of apple cider.
- In a small cup, whisk the cornstarch with the 1/4 cup of cold water to create a slurry.
- Bring the cider and drippings to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the slurry slowly until the gravy thickens to your liking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the ham and serve immediately with the warm Cider Gravy.
Notes
- If your ham is pre-glazed, use only half of the brown sugar mixture for a lighter coating.
- For extra moisture, you can tent the ham loosely with foil during the initial baking phase.
- Taste the gravy before adding extra salt, as the ham drippings are often salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz ham with 2 tbsp gravy
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg