Coca Cola Ham
Description: This 4-ingredient Coca Cola Ham is a holiday showstopper with minimal prep. The coke adds a molasses slightly sweet glaze to each bite. The perfect recipe for any springtime celebration, cook this low and slow for an easy and impressive main course your guests will love!
Ingredients
- 7-9 pound bone-in cured or smoked ham (not sliced)
- 12 ounces Coca Cola
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- Optional Garnish: Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the ham by scoring the top in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep. If desired, insert whole cloves at the intersections of the diamond pattern for added flavor and decoration.
- Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down, scored side up.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dark brown sugar and dijon mustard.
- Brush the mixture all over the scored side of the ham.
- Pour the Coca Cola directly on the bottom the pan, around the ham.
- Cover the pan with foil and place on the middle rack in the oven. Bake 15 minutes per pound.
- When 15 minutes of baking time remains, remove the foil and baste the ham with the liquids from the bottom of the pan. Bake the remaining 15 minutes uncovered.
- Baste the ham again and rest 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board to slice. Pour the excess glaze from the pan in a gravy bowl and serve alongside the sliced ham. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.