Crazy Good Southern Baked Ham

This is a mash up of two recipes with coffee added to give it a kick. It doesn't taste like coffee but I think it gives it a lift.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 2-pound ham
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless picnic ham, or more to taste

  • sea salt to taste

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup sorghum syrup

  • 2 tablespoons brown mustard

  • 1 tablespoon brandy

  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 24 whole cloves

  • 2 cups brewed coffee, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place ham fat side-up on a rack in a roasting pan. Score ham fat in a crisscross design; season with sea salt.

  3. Mix brown sugar, sorghum syrup, brown mustard, brandy, dry mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl for the basting mixture. Brush 1/3 basting mixture on top of ham and stick cloves into fat. Pour coffee into bottom of roasting pan.

  4. Cook ham in the preheated oven, brushing with remaining basting mixture every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours total.

Cook's Notes:

Vanilla extract can be substituted for the brandy, if desired.

Roasting pan can be lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier clean-up.

Cool ham to room temperature before refrigerating, about 2 hours.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the basting mixture. The actual amount of basting mixture consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241 Calories
8g Fat
20g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1475mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 21g 41%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 460mg 10%

* 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.