Sticky Baked Ham

Balsamic vinegar adds the perfect complement to the traditional flavors of mustard and brown sugar for this glaze, creating a dark and caramelized coating for baked ham.

Prep: 15 min | Total: 2 hr 15 min | Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (5 to 8 pound) fully cooked ham half (shank or butt end)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil.
2. Place the ham in the roasting pan cut side down. Roast the ham uncovered for 1 (for a 5 pound ham) to 2 hours hours (for an 8 pound ham).
3. Meanwhile, combine the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Brush the ham with the glaze; continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes, basting with glaze every 10 minutes. Ham should be baked to an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.
4. Remove from oven; let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving.
5. Serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 220 ( Calories from Fat 90), Total Fat 10g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 1780mg Total Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 6g), Protein 25g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 10%

Exchanges:0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1/2

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Betty Crocker