Always Juicy Baked Ham

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A never-fail recipe that is a family favorite. Frequent basting during the cooking time is key to a juicy ham. We can't help taking several tester bites while waiting for the rest of dinner to be ready.

Submitted by bitsybites
Updated on September 15, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
1 whole ham
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 (8 pound) bone-in smoked ham

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Whisk beer, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard together in a bowl.

  3. Place ham cut-side up in a large roasting pan; pour beer mixture over ham.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until ham begins to brown, about 15 minutes, basting 4 to 5 times.

  5. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover roasting pan with lid or aluminum foil. Continue to bake until ham is heated through, about 90 minutes more, basting frequently.

  6. Remove lid and bake until ham is well browned, about 15 minutes more. Allow ham to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Cook’s Note

Leftovers make great sandwiches. Also fantastic with scalloped potatoes and buttered green beans.

Editor's Note:

The brown sugar ingredient has been corrected from 1/2 teaspoon to now read 2 tablespoons.

119 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

576 Calories
42g Fat
3g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 576
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 2963mg 129%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 79mg 88%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 712mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.