Monte's Ham

Transform your holiday table into a feast to remember with Monte's Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece bursting with sweet and savory flavor. This recipe takes a fully-cooked bone-in ham and elevates it with a luscious glaze crafted from brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Whole cloves stud the surface, infusing the ham with a fragrant, festive aroma as it bakes to perfection. The secret to its irresistible caramelized crust? A final round in a high-temperature oven with a maple syrup-enriched glaze. With only 15 minutes of prep and a generous 10 servings, Monte's Ham is ideal for gatherings and holiday entertaining. Serve it warm and watch your guests savor every melt-in-your-mouth bite! Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any special occasion, this recipe combines ease, elegance, and timeless flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 lb bone-in ham (fully cooked)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 15 count whole cloves
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the bone-in ham in a large roasting pan with the flat side facing down.

Step 3

Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, ensuring not to cut too deeply into the meat.

Step 4

Press a whole clove into the center of each diamond shape for added flavor.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, maple syrup, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

Step 6

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the brown sugar has dissolved and the mixture forms a smooth glaze. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Brush a generous layer of the glaze all over the ham, ensuring it covers the entire surface.

Step 8

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 2 hours, basting with additional glaze every 30 minutes.

Step 9

After 2 hours, remove the aluminum foil and increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).

Step 10

Brush the ham with any remaining glaze and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to achieve a caramelized crust.

Step 11

Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy this delicious centerpiece dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4134.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7132.7

Total Fat 329.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 2196.5mg	0%
Sodium 44287.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 270.0g
Protein 768.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 425.7mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 11123.2mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 43.1%

Carbs: 15.3%