Beer Baked Ham Recipe

Ingredients for Beer Baked Ham

• 1 (8-10 pound) bone-in ham
• Clove
• Bay Leaf
• Dry Mustard
• Brown Sugar
• 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
• 1 cup beer (your favorite kind)

How to Make Beer Baked Ham

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Score the ham's surface in a crosshatch pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
3. Stud the top of the ham with approximately 20 whole cloves and 4 bay leaves.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach a spreadable consistency.
5. Place the ham in a large roasting pan.
6. Spread the mustard mixture evenly over the entire surface of the ham.
7. Pour 1 cup of your favorite beer into the bottom of the roasting pan.
8. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil.
9. Bake for 2 hours.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).