Christmas is a time for family, friends, and food. And what could be more festive than a delicious baked ham? This recipe for Grandmag's Baked Christmas Ham is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. With its sweet and tangy glaze, this ham is moist and flavorful, and it's sure to disappear quickly. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make Grandmag's Baked Christmas Ham!
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GRANDMA'S HAM
This is an easy delicious ham that my grandma has made every year for Christmas, I got to make it for the first time last year for my family and it is always wonderful and beautiful.
Provided by Fawn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 4h40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place ham in a roasting pan.
- Pour ginger ale into the roasting pan. Rub brown sugar over the ham. Attach pineapple slices to outside of ham with toothpicks. Secure a cherry into the middle of each pineapple slice again using toothpicks. Pour reserved pineapple juice into pan with ginger ale. Tent aluminum foil over the ham.
- Bake ham in preheated oven for 4 hours. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking another 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 51.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2846.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
RITA'S SWEET HOLIDAY BAKED HAM
This is my mom's holiday ham recipe. She would cook this easy recipe on my birthday. Made with maraschino cherries, sliced pineapples, brown sugar, honey and much more yummy ingredients. You'll love this ham dinner, and it's not just for the holidays, but great any time of year!
Provided by AMOREFATA1972
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Whole
Time 2h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the maple syrup, orange juice, ginger ale, brown sugar and honey. Stir in the juice from the maraschino cherries, and half of the cherries. Score the outer edge of the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern. Cuts should be about 1/4 inch deep. This will allow the ham to soak up the juice.
- Place the ham into an oven bag, and carefully pour the juice mixture over it, keeping all of the juice in the bag. It may look like there is too much juice, but the ham will soak it up while baking. Place the pineapples onto the top of the ham, and secure with toothpicks. Place cherries into the centers of the rings, and secure with toothpicks also. Tie the end of the bag closed with the ties provided, place in a large roasting pan, and cut a few small slits in the top of the oven bag.
- Bake the ham for 2 hours in the preheated oven. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees F (80 degrees C) when done. Be sure not to touch the bone when taking the temperature. Remove ham from bag to a serving plate, and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2917.8 mg, Sugar 23 g
HOLIDAY BAKED HAM
Nothing is better at the holidays than a delicious ham baking in the oven. The preserves mixture will be sure to please all of your guests.-American Dairy Assoc, Stacy Duffy, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/4-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern; insert a clove in each diamond. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/4 hours., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine preserves, butter and mustard; heat through. Remove ham from oven. Spoon preserves mixture over ham. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.
GRANDMAG'S BAKED CHRISTMAS HAM
We always have a huge smoked ham at Christmas. When my children were little I never slept Christmas Eve night, I always stayed up and cooked the Christmas ham, and waited on Santa. My GrannyN use to cook hers this way, the only thing I changed is I don't pre-bake the ham in brown paper bags like she did. Cook times vary from the size of the ham used. Our ham at Christmas is usually 25-30 pounds. Check the package wrap for suggested cook times for the pound ham that you purchased. My final cook times are approximate, it depends on the thermometer readings. I have also posted a great recipe for leftover ham.
Provided by GrandmaG
Categories Ham
Time 5h
Yield 1 Ham
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash ham throughly.
- Cut diagional criss crossed lines one inch apart, one inch deep.
- When you are finished the cut lines should look diamond shape.
- This has to be done all around the whole ham.
- Insert whole clove in each crossed section.
- Try to push the clove down at least an inch into the meat.
- Bake one hour covered, in very deep baking pan, at 275 degrees.
- This is where my GrannyN would have the ham in a paper bag.
- Drain off fat.
- Bake another hour covered at 275 degrees.
- Drain off fat.
- Let ham sit uncovered while you warm the honey.
- Pour honey over the ham, and cook uncovered for an hour at 300 degrees.
- Remove from oven and drain.
- Let sit until cool to touch, about 30 minutes.
- The ham top should be a little sticky.
- If not it's ok.
- When cool, using your hands, pack brown sugar all over the top and sides of ham.
- Pushing the sugar in the cut slices.
- Push tooth picks through the cherries.
- Place pineapple rings on top of ham using toothpick with cherries to hold in place.
- Insert meat thermometer.
- Mix together pineapple juice and cherry juice.
- Divide.
- Pour half of mixture in bottom of pan.
- Cover, and bake for 2 hours at 350 degrees.
- Check doneness.
- Usually at this point the ham is usually done.
- Last 30 minutes, Uncover and pour remainder of pineapple juice on top.
Tips:
- Choose the right ham: Select a bone-in ham for a more flavorful result.
- Preheat the oven properly: Ensure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature before placing the ham inside.
- Score the ham: Use a sharp knife to score the ham's surface in a diamond pattern. This helps the glaze penetrate the meat and enhances its flavor.
- Use a flavorful glaze: Choose a glaze that complements the ham's natural taste. Popular options include honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, and fruit preserves.
- Baste the ham regularly: Basting the ham during cooking keeps it moist and prevents it from drying out. Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze every 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the ham to the right internal temperature: For a safely cooked ham, use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for fresh ham and 165°F (74°C) for pre-cooked ham.
- Let the ham rest before carving: Allow the ham to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful ham.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious baked Christmas ham that will be the centerpiece of your holiday feast. Whether you choose a traditional glaze or experiment with new flavor combinations, following these tips will ensure a perfectly cooked and succulent ham that your loved ones will enjoy.
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