Ingredients for Aretha Franklin's Queen Of Soul Ham
- 1 bone-in ham
- whole cloves, as needed (or 1 tsp clove powder)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- maraschino cherries, as needed for garnish
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- pineapple rings, as needed for garnish
- coconut flakes, optional (as needed)
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How to Make Aretha Franklin's Queen Of Soul Ham
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern using a paring knife.
- Insert whole cloves (or sprinkle with 1 tsp clove powder) into the corners of each diamond.
- Place the ham on a rack in a 12x15-inch roasting pan.
- Loosely cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup Dijon mustard.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup ginger ale until a pourable glaze forms (you may not need the entire amount).
- Remove ham from oven and remove foil.
- Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the ham, coating the sides.
- Cover the ham with foil and return to the oven for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes.
- Remove foil during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Remove ham from oven and arrange pineapple rings and maraschino cherries decoratively on top, securing with toothpicks.
- Baste the fruit with the remaining glaze.
- Bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the fruit is heated through.
- Sprinkle with coconut flakes (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
205g
Fat
146g
Carbs
18g
