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A spiral-cut glazed ham with a dark lacquered surface
Glazing, brushed on in layers

Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham

Prep 10 min Cook 2 hr 30 min Total 2 hr 40 min Servings 16

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Heat the ham covered and gently first, and glaze only at the end at high heat so the sugar caramelizes without burning.

Techniques in this recipe

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 325°F. Set ham cut-side down in a roasting pan with the water and cover tightly with foil.

  2. 02

    Bake about 12 minutes per pound, until the center reads 120°F (about 2 hours for 10 lb).

  3. 03

    Simmer brown sugar, mustard, juice, honey and cloves 3 minutes until syrupy.

  4. 04

    Raise oven to 400°F, uncover the ham and brush generously with glaze.

  5. 05

    Bake 15–20 minutes, brushing twice more, until the internal temperature is 140°F and the glaze is bubbling and dark.

Notes & swaps

  • Heat the ham covered and gently first, and glaze only at the end at high heat so the sugar caramelizes without burning.

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