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