Best 12 A Easy Baked Ham Recipes

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When it comes to effortless and flavorful meals, few dishes surpass the simple elegance of a baked ham. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or planning a cozy family feast, this classic dish is sure to impress. With a variety of recipes to choose from, ranging from traditional honey-glazed hams to tangy pineapple-infused creations, there's a baked ham recipe out there to suit every taste and preference.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED HAM



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My family loves ham like this. Sweetly seasoned ham roasted with moist heat is a delicious way to celebrate special occasions. If using a pre-cooked ham, follow the directions on the package for baking times.

Provided by Auntie KK

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 5h35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 pound) bone-in ham, rump portion
½ cup whole cloves
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place ham in a roasting pan, and press whole cloves into the top at 1 to 2 inch intervals. Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar. Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1 inch depth. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
  • Bake for 4 1/2 to 5 hours in the preheated oven (about 22 minutes per pound), or until the internal temperature of the ham has reached 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Make sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Let stand for about 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 51.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2847.6 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

SUPER EASY BAKED HAM



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So one day, I was just too weary to try to do anything special with the ham I picked out for dinner. So I stabbed it with a meat thermometer, and let it bake until done. It was so surprisingly delicious that it's the only way I bake hams now. :) This recipe is written for beginners or for people who have never even thought of baking a ham but found a great sale and now need to know what to do with their hunk of ham. :) Servings are a guess based on the 11 pound ham I served last night.

Provided by CraftScout

Categories     Ham

Time 3h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (10 -15 lb) cooked ham, bone-in shank half
salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and make sure the racks are all the way on the bottom so there is plenty of room for the ham.
  • Bring ham in packaging to sink and have a pan big enough to hold it nearby. I find a 9"x13" baking pan works great. Make sure your pan is at least an inch deep.
  • Take ham out of wrapper and rinse it with cool water if you think it feels icky. Then find the plastic doohickey on the large cut end and remove it. At this point you can trim off some of the fat if you would like. I usually don't, as most of it renders out into the pan or is very easy to cut around.
  • Place ham in pan with large cut side down.
  • Stab with the business end of a probe style thermometer. This is the kind which has a long metal skewer on one end (the business end), a long cable, and a box which has all the controls and readouts. Make sure the probe goes through a large area of meat, not fat, and doesn't hit one of the bones down the center of the ham. Set your thermometer to alert you when the ham reaches 140°F.
  • When your oven has reached 350F, put the ham in (be careful, it's heavy).
  • Wait until the thermometer alerts you. Then remove the ham from the oven (remember, it's heavy and now it's really hot, too). Remove the probe, and either start slicing or put on a pretty platter and let your family/guests ooh and ahh. :).
  • NOTE: The skin gets very black and crispy. Do not panic, the meat is juicy, I promise. Simply cut the skin off where it is really crispy and get to the meat underneath.
  • ALSO: If you do not have a probe style meat thermometer, or need an idea of timing for preparing the rest of your meal, an already cooked (city) ham will reheat to 140F in approximately 15 minutes per pound. So a 12 pound ham will take 3 hours. Ish.
  • And FINALLY: I like to carve off the leftovers and separate into 1 pound amounts. I then put these into labeled quart sized freezer bags and freeze for casseroles, pasta, or beans another night. The bone can be put into a labeled gallon sized freezer bag, and then thawed for yummy beans another night.

EASY BAKED HAM



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My family does this every year with our Christmas Eve ham and it never fails to be anything but delicious!

Provided by BCORTE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (4 pound) fully-cooked spiral cut ham
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 liter ginger ale

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove as much of the ham from the bone as you can. Layer one third of the ham in the bottom of a 6 quart casserole dish. Top with a few pineapple rings and 1/4 of the brown sugar. Repeat the layers, ending with pineapple rings on top, but don't sprinkle the last 1/4 of brown sugar.
  • Pour any juice left in the pineapple can over the ham. Then pour in enough of the ginger ale to fill the dish about half way. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1438.6 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

A EASY BAKED HAM



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This tender juicy ham recipe is easy and quick. With a touch of allspice, cloves and pineapple in the glaze, you send a aroma thru the air that says "were having something special for dinner"

Provided by Chef DEEdeeCOOK

Categories     Ham

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs ham (prefer Kretschinar it's already scored.)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1 (32 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
8 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray roaster pan with non stick cooking oil.
  • Wash and score ham.
  • Stud 8 cloves into ham.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Place in oven to cook about 1 hr per pound.
  • Now to make glaze.
  • In saucepan melt your butter,sugar,allspice.
  • Drain juice off can of pineapple,set pineapple aside for later.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of pineapple juice into mixture in saucepan.
  • Cook on med high heat till it comes to boil, then turn down heat and let simmer till you can drop it in a glass of cold water and it stays firm to the bottom of glass.
  • When ham is done lay pineapple rings around the ham and secure with toothpicks.
  • Place maraschino cherries inside rings of pineapple and secure with toothpicks.
  • With a cooking brush spread glaze all over ham, repeat letting it stand for just a minute between spreading. Continue till it begins to shine.
  • Let stand for about 10 mins before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.2, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 151.4, Sodium 2343.1, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 62, Protein 30.1

BAKED HAM WITH GLAZE



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This is a favorite on Easter. Everyone kept going back until the ham was gone. They loved this glaze which, by the way, I got from a church member.

Provided by Beverly McDonald

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 1h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 pound) bone-in whole ham
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons ginger ale
2 tablespoons dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ham in a large baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Whisk brown sugar, ginger ale, mustard, and cinnamon together in a bowl; brush over ham. Continue baking ham until the meat pulls away easily from the bone, about 45 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1422.2 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

HONEY BAKED HAM (THE REAL THING!)



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I got this recipe from "Top Secret Recipes" and it is the HoneyBaked Store recipe (or duplicate) that they use at the store. The hams are delivered at the stores already smoked and cooked; they are then sliced with the signature cut and then this recipe is used to caramelize them using a blow-torch. "Top Secret Recipes" only keeps this recipe up for two weeks on their site a year. The spices are ordinary pumpkin pie spices and you may substitute that for the first three spices. To get the coating just right, you must use a blowtorch. If you don't have one, you can find a small one in the hardware stores for around $15. Oh, Eleventhletter - I loved your suggestion to put it in a can of cola and baste it with that! Wonderful! THEN, when it's done - put on the sugar crust!

Provided by Shepardess

Categories     Ham

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fully-cooked shank half ham, bone in (pre-sliced is best)
1 cup sugar (I like to use 1/2 brown sugar and 1/2 white)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 dash ground ginger
1 dash ground allspice

Steps:

  • First you must slice your ham, if it is not already sliced.
  • Use a very sharp knife to cut the ham into very thin slices around the bone.
  • Do not cut all the way to the bone or the meat may not hold together properly as it is being glazed.
  • You want the slices to be quite thin, but not so thin that they begin to fall apart of off the bone.
  • You may wish to turn the ham onto its flat end and cut around it starting at the bottom.
  • You can then spin the ham as you slice around and work your way up.
  • Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • (I like to make double this recipe for a nice large ham).
  • Lay down a couple sheets of wax paper onto a flat surface, such as your kitchen counter.
  • Pour the sugar mixture onto the wax paper and spread it around evenly.
  • Pick up the ham and roll it over the sugar mixture so that it is well coated.
  • Do not coat the flat end of the ham, just the outer surface which you have sliced through.
  • Again, I like to stuff some of the sugar mixture INSIDE the slices.
  • Turn the ham onto its flat end on a plate.
  • Use a blow torch with a medium-size flame to caramelize the sugar.
  • Wave the torch over the sugar with rapid movements, so that the sugar bubbles and browns, but does not burn.
  • Spin the plate so that you can torch the entire surface of the ham.
  • Repeat the coating and caramelizing process until the ham has been well-glazed (don't expect to use all of the sugar mixture).
  • Serve the ham cold (don't put the sugar between the slices if you plan on doing this) or re-heat (THEN put the sugar between the slices BEFORE you caramelize it) just like the real thing!
  • Don't be frightened to use the torch!
  • You can to it outside, if you wish.
  • Just set it on something fire proof and have fun blazing away!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Sugar 10

SIMPLE BAKED HAM



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This recipe comes from an old Canadian insurance company recipe book (???) from the fifties. Everybody loves this recipe, especially those who don't like pineapples.

Provided by Chef Remi

Categories     Ham

Time 2h

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ham (3 - 5 lbs, toupie, etc.)
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 cup prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Boil the ham for 1/2 hour per lb.
  • Make sure the water covers at least 3/4 of the height of the ham.
  • After it is properly boiled, lay the meat in an appropriate roaster.
  • Cut some grooves along the top of the ham and then pour the sauce mixture on.
  • Put in the oven for 1/2 hour at 375 F, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.9, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 395.6, Carbohydrate 110.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 106.7, Protein 1.3

EASY BAKED HAM STEAKS



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Quick and easy ham for any day of the week. Goes great with scalloped potatoes or mac and cheese! Also great in slow cooker!

Provided by chrissy_592

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water, or more as needed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 whole cloves
2 slices ham steak

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cloves in a baking dish. Arrange ham steaks in baking dish, coating with sugar mixture. Add more water as needed to cover ham.
  • Bake in preheated oven until ham is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1261.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

BAKED HAM WITH PINEAPPLE



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I first learned the technique for cooking pineapple ham for a themed dinner my husband and I hosted. Since it was widely known as the symbol of hospitality, pineapple was the star ingredient on our menu and on this lovely baked ham. -JoAnn Fox, Johnson City, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
Whole cloves
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Place ham in roasting pan. Score the surface with shallow diagonal cuts, making diamond shapes; insert cloves into diamonds. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice. Combine brown sugar and reserved pineapple juice; pour over ham. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on ham. Bake, uncovered, 30-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° and the ham is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 924mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED HAM



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I can still see the table meticulously set for a country meal at our 150-year-old family farm, and I vividly recall the aroma of ham baking! Whenever I make a ham, I think of my mom-who was, in my opinion, the best cook ever! -Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
1 canned ham (5 pounds)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice; set aside. Place ham in a baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard, cloves, vinegar and reserved pineapple juice. Score top of ham. Place pineapple slices and cherries over ham; spoon glaze over top. , Bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 2360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 42g protein.

EASY HONEY BAKED HAM



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This recipe produces a nice, sweet, glazed honey-baked ham; the soaking reduces some of the salt from the ham.

Provided by jvcookerman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time P2DT3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
water
1 (8 pound) fully-cooked bone-in ham, or more to taste
1 cup honey
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a bowl and stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Slice ham just shy of the bone into 1/2- to 1-inch slices. Place ham into the water and sugar solution; add more water, so ham is completely covered with liquid. Seal with plastic wrap and let soak in the refrigerator for a minimum of 48 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Combine honey and orange juice in a bowl. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Drain the ham slices, pat dry, and place in the roasting pan. Wrap aluminum foil around the bottom of the ham and pour 1/2 the orange juice mixture over the ham. Wrap ham completely in foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting with the remaining orange juice mixture, until a sticky, browned glaze forms, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2914.2 mg, Sugar 47.4 g

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Ham: Select a fully cooked ham that is spiral-cut or bone-in for easy carving. Calculate 1/2 pound of ham per person.
  • Preheat the Oven: Ensure your oven is preheated to the specified temperature before placing the ham inside.
  • Cover the Ham: Cover the ham with foil or a baking bag to prevent it from drying out during baking. Remove the covering for the last 15-20 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Baste the Ham: Baste the ham with its own juices, honey, maple syrup, or a glaze of your choice every 20-30 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for pre-cooked ham and 160°F (71°C) for uncooked ham.

Conclusion:

Baking a ham is a simple and delicious way to serve a classic holiday meal or an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. By following these tips and choosing your preferred recipe from the article, you can create a juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked ham that will delight your friends and family. Remember to allow ample time for baking and resting the ham to ensure it reaches its full potential. With a little planning and attention to detail, you can master the art of baking ham and enjoy this versatile dish for many occasions to come.

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