Best 9 Super Easy Baked Ham Recipes

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Are you searching for a super easy and stress-free recipe for baked ham that tantalizes taste buds and saves time? Look no further! Preparing a juicy and flavorsome baked ham at home can be a breeze, requiring minimal effort and everyday ingredients. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or craving a comforting and hearty meal, discover the secrets to creating the perfect baked ham that will impress family and friends with its tenderness, caramelized glaze, and savory aroma. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving seconds and inspire you to make this easy baked ham recipe a regular part of your cooking repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ALWAYS JUICY BAKED HAM



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A never-fail recipe that is a family favorite. Frequent basting during the cooking time is key to a delicious result. We can't help taking several tester bites while waiting for dinner to be ready. Makes great leftovers for sandwiches. A Maritime tradition with home-baked beans and bakery fresh bread. Also fantastic with potato scallop and buttered green beans.

Provided by bitsybites

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 2h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 (8 pound) bone-in smoked ham

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk beer, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard together in a bowl.
  • Place ham cut side up in a large roasting pan; pour beer mixture over ham.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until ham begins to brown, about 15 minutes, basting 4 to 5 times.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover roasting pan with lid or aluminum foil.
  • Continue to bake until ham is heated through, about 90 minutes more, basting frequently.
  • Remove lid and bake until ham is well browned, about 15 minutes more. Allow ham to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 42 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2962.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

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

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

CRAZY GOOD SOUTHERN BAKED HAM



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This is a mash up of two recipes with coffee added to give it a kick. It doesn't taste like coffee but I think it gives it a lift.

Provided by FMcLellen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds boneless picnic ham, or more to taste
sea salt to taste
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sorghum syrup
2 tablespoons brown mustard
1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
24 whole cloves
2 cups brewed coffee, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place ham fat side-up on a rack in a roasting pan. Score ham fat in a crisscross design; season with sea salt.
  • Mix brown sugar, sorghum syrup, brown mustard, brandy, dry mustard, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl for the basting mixture. Brush 1/3 basting mixture on top of ham and stick cloves into fat. Pour coffee into bottom of roasting pan.
  • Cook ham in the preheated oven, brushing with remaining basting mixture every 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 2 hours total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1474.6 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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 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

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Opt for a bone-in ham for a more flavorful result, and select a half or whole ham depending on the size of your gathering.
  • Prepare the ham: Before baking, remove the rind from the ham and score the fat with a sharp knife to allow the glaze to penetrate.
  • Enhance the flavor: Create a flavorful glaze using ingredients like honey, brown sugar, spices, and fruit juices to infuse the ham with delicious flavors.
  • Bake at the right temperature: Bake the ham at a moderate temperature (around 325°F) to ensure even cooking and prevent drying out.
  • Baste the ham regularly: Basting the ham during baking keeps it moist and helps develop a glossy, caramelized glaze.
  • 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 for a fully cooked ham.
  • Let the ham rest: Allow the ham to rest for about 15-20 minutes before carving to let the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

With careful preparation, the right ingredients, and attention to cooking techniques, you can create a mouthwatering baked ham that will be the star of your holiday feast or special occasion. Remember to choose a high-quality ham, prepare it properly, enhance the flavor with a delicious glaze, bake it at the right temperature, baste it regularly, and let it rest before carving. By following these tips, you'll be able to impress your guests with a perfectly baked ham that is both flavorful and juicy.

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