Sweet and spicy dry rub for a delicious ham

This brown sugar and spice dry rub is the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors to enhance the taste of your holiday ham. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and paprika adds a delicious caramelized crust on the outside of the ham while keeping it juicy and tender on the inside. It's a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bone-in ham, about 10-12 pounds

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and score the surface in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.
4. Rub the spice mixture all over the ham, making sure to press it into the scores.
5. Bake the ham in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
6. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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