Brown Sugar & Mustard Glazed Ham Roast

A tender ham roast is simple to prepare for your holiday feast. The hardest part is sourcing the uncured ham and mixing together the glaze, but the sweet and succulent results are worth the effort.

By Monique Sourinho / Photography By Monique Sourinho | April 15, 2022

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar, packed (2 cups if you prefer a sweeter roast)
½ cup molasses
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 whole ham, 6-7 pounds (uncured and bone-in, not sliced)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, add sugar, molasses, dijon mustard, melted butter, vinegar, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed and set glaze aside.

Cooking

Remove ham from packaging and place in a shallow roasting pan. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom and coat ham with half of the glaze. Next, tent ham with aluminum foil and seal the edges tightly to pan. Transfer to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.

When ready, remove foil from ham and apply remaining half of the glaze. Raise oven temperature to 425°F, then bake uncovered for 15 minutes.

When done, remove from oven and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a cutting board. Transfer juices to a gravy boat or container and stir. Afterwards, slice into the ham, serve immediately, and pair juices alongside. Enjoy!