Baked Ham

85 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 hr
Ready In: 5 hr 35 min

“My family loves ham like this. Sweetly seasoned ham roasted with moist heat is a delicious way to celebrate special occasions. If using a pre-cooked ham, follow the directions on the package for baking times.” - by Auntie KK

Ingredients

1 (12 pound) bone-in ham, rump portion
1/2 cup whole cloves
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 cups water, or as needed

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Original recipe yields 18 servings

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place ham in a roasting pan, and press whole cloves into the top at 1 to 2 inch intervals. Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar. Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1 inch depth. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
Bake for 4 1/2 to 5 hours in the preheated oven (about 22 minutes per pound), or until the internal temperature of the ham has reached 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Make sure the meat thermometer is not touching the bone. Let stand for about 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
635 cal
32%

Fat
40.2 g
62%

Carbs
13.5 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Christine T.

Jun. 21, 2007

"I used a smoked ham so really only had to heat it through and not 'cook' it so I put it in for 2 hours. I skipped the cloves because I didn't have any. The ham turned out moist and tender with a hint ..." See moreof swweetness. Very simple to do."

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BONF

Jan. 10, 2008

"I loved this recipe and would have given it 5 stars, but my daughter thought it was a bit sweet, which frankly is never a problem for me. I used an already cooked turkey ham and it worked out great...." See more"