Spiral Cut Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Spiral Cut Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
Easter around our household usually brings a beautiful spiral cut ham with a sweet glaze. Not only do I look forward to Easter dinner, I look forward to the next few days with all the leftovers. And with a little homemade chutney on the side, I am one happy camper!
Yield: 8 servings
Oven: 350ºF
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 1/2 – 2 hours
1, 12-pound whole cured spiral cut ham, bone-in, best quality possible
Glaze:
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
12 1/2 – ounce jar mango chutney
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Place ham on a roasting rack inserted in a roasting pan. Add 1-cup water to the bottom of the pan to help prevent fat drippings from scorching.
3. In a small bowl, add brown sugar, Dijon mustard and chutney, whisking until combined.
4. Using a pastry brush, brush the top and sides of the ham with glaze.
5. Place in preheated 350ºF oven and allow to cook basting every 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and ham is heated through, approximately 2 hours.
6. Remove from oven and allow to rest 15 minutes before serving. Serve the remaining glaze on the side for those that may want additional sweetness.
Kitchen Note: There are many variations of glazes that can be used including spicy and “boozy” combinations. I prefer a sweeter variation but feel free to play around with the flavor profiles as desired.