Company Ham

Elevate your holiday table or special gathering with this show-stopping Company Ham, a dish guaranteed to impress. This tender, boneless, fully cooked ham is coated in a luscious homemade glaze made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of pineapple juice for a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy flavor. Infused with warm ground cloves, this roast is optionally adorned with classic garnishes like pineapple rings, maraschino cherries, and whole cloves for a striking presentation. Basted regularly in the oven, the glaze caramelizes into a glossy, golden crust that enhances every succulent slice. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to make as it is delicious, serving up to 10 hungry guests. Whether for Easter, Christmas, or a festive Sunday dinner, this baked ham recipe is the perfect centerpiece for sharing unforgettable moments around the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 5 pounds boneless fully cooked ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 20 pieces whole cloves (optional, for garnish)
• 6 pieces pineapple rings (optional, for garnish)
• 6 pieces maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the ham from its packaging and place it in a large roasting pan, flat side down.

Step 3

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and pineapple juice.

Step 4

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 4–5 minutes.

Step 5

Optional: Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife and insert a whole clove into the center of each diamond for decoration and added flavor.

Step 6

If using, arrange pineapple rings and maraschino cherries on the surface of the ham, securing them in place with toothpicks.

Step 7

Brush a generous layer of the prepared glaze over the ham.

Step 8

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.

Step 9

Every 20 minutes, remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, and baste it with more glaze to ensure the flavors seep into the meat.

Step 10

After 1 1/2 hours, remove the foil and bake the ham uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize and create a glossy finish.

Step 11

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 12

Transfer the ham to a serving platter, garnish as desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3437.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4818.7

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1134.0mg	0%
Sodium 28070.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 413.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 365.9g
Protein 482.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 638.2mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 7728.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 40.9%

Carbs: 35.1%