Best Southern Style Baked Ham

How to Make Best Southern Style Baked Ham at Home

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Ingredients

• 8 pounds fully cooked ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 20 pieces whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. 2

   Place the fully cooked ham in a roasting pan, cut side down.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, ground cinnamon, and black pepper to form a glaze.

4. 4

   Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep. Insert whole cloves into the intersections of the cuts.

5. 5

   Brush the glaze generously over the surface of the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored areas.

6. 6

   Pour water and pineapple juice into the bottom of the roasting pan to keep the ham moist during cooking.

7. 7

   Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours.

8. 8

   Remove the foil and brush the ham with more glaze. Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Once the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven.

10. 10

    Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.