Ingredients for New Orleans Root Beer Glazed Ham
- Smoked Ham
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Root Beer
- Steak Sauce
- Cloves
- Cinnamon Stick
- Orange, Juice And Zest Of
- Lemon, Rind Of
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How to Make New Orleans Root Beer Glazed Ham
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and score the top half in a criss-cross pattern with shallow gashes (about 1/2 inch deep).
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons dry mustard. Pat the mixture evenly over the ham.
- Place the ham in the preheated oven.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup Barq's root beer (or other high-quality root beer), 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced to about 1 cup (approximately 20-25 minutes).
- Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the glaze over the top of the ham.
- Continue baking the ham for 15 minutes. Spoon another 1/4 cup of glaze over the ham. Repeat this glazing process every 15 minutes until all the glaze is used or the ham reaches the desired internal temperature.
- Continue baking until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 160°F (71°C).
- Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest, tented with foil, for at least 1 hour before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful ham.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
65 g
Sugar
46g
Fat
17g
Carbs
4g
