BAKED EASTER HAM

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This mouthwatering Easter ham is perfect for a large family gathering or for those wanting plenty of leftovers after an intimate Easter celebration. Martha made this recipe on Cooking School episode 310.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 to 14 pound) uncooked smoked ham, bone-in
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup Cognac
Watercress, for garnish
Parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Wrap ham completely with parchment-lined foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Transfer ham to oven and bake 1 1/2 hours.
  • Unwrap ham; discard parchment and foil. With a large, sharp knife score fat in a diamond pattern, making the lines about 3/4 inch apart. Transfer ham to a large roasting pan.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and Cognac. Brush ham evenly with 3/4 of the brown sugar mixture and return to oven; cook ham 1 hour. Brush ham with remaining brown sugar mixture and continue cooking 30 minutes more. Transfer to a serving platter until ready to carve; garnish with watercress and parsley.

basant Mahara
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great go-to recipe for a special occasion.


Aadil Ansari
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I made it into a ham salad and it was delicious.


Janine Moses
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I made this ham for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Md. Mahabub Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind. The ham was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious.


Aftab Soraj
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This recipe was easy to follow and the ham turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kusingura James
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The glaze on this ham was incredible! It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Shah nawaz 22 khan
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This ham was delicious! I made it for my family for Easter dinner and they loved it.


David L “Slyce'man” Yancy
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The ham was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect.


Whammo Blackmon
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This recipe is a keeper! The ham was cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shahid Nadeem
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The ham was tender and juicy, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmood ali
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This baked ham was a hit at our Easter dinner! It was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.