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Easter Ham Recipe

Irresistibly Sticky Easter Ham Recipe for a Festive Feast

This Easter Ham Recipe features a sweet and tangy sticky glaze made with Dr Pepper, brown sugar, and mustard, perfect for a festive feast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ham
  • 15-18 pounds Whole Fully Cooked Bone-in Ham
  • Whole Cloves for flavor and decoration
For the Glaze
  • 3 cups Brown Sugar sweet hero of your sticky glaze
  • ½ cup Spicy Brown Mustard can substitute with Dijon
  • 1 can Dr Pepper avoid diet sodas
  • 3 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar adds acidity to the glaze

Equipment

  • large roasting pan
  • medium saucepan
  • basting brush
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sticky-Sweet Glazed Easter Ham
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your ham in a large roasting pan.
  2. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and insert whole cloves into the center of each diamond.
  3. Cover the ham with foil and bake for about 2 to 2.5 hours until heated through.
  4. Prepare the glaze by combining brown sugar, spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Dr Pepper in a medium saucepan. Heat until boil, then simmer until thickened.
  5. Brush the ham with glaze and return it to the oven for another 20 minutes.
  6. Repeat glazing every 20 minutes to build flavor and achieve a caramelized surface.
  7. Allow the ham to rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat slices at 325°F (163°C).

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