Delicious Cola Glazed Easter Ham Recipe

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This Cola Glazed Easter Ham recipe will surely be the star of your Easter dinner table. The combination of sweet and savory flavors from the cola glaze creates a perfectly caramelized and juicy ham that is bound to impress your guests.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-10 pound) fully cooked spiral-cut ham
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup cola
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Place ham in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
  3. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cola, Dijon mustard, honey, and ground cloves.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove ham from oven and uncover.
  7. Brush ham with half of the cola glaze.
  8. Return ham to oven and bake for another 30 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 10 minutes.
  9. Remove ham from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  10. Enjoy your delicious Cola Glazed Easter Ham!

Interesting Facts

  • The acidity in cola helps tenderize the ham and adds a unique flavor to the glaze.
  • Spiral-cut hams are pre-sliced, making it easy to serve uniform slices.
  • Leftover ham can be used in sandwiches, salads, and soups for delicious meals throughout the week.