#virginiaham

With Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Virginia Ham from Lord Byron's Kitchen, your holiday meal will be even better. When brown sugar, mustard, and warm spices are mixed together, they make a deliciously caramelized outside and a juicy, flavorful inside.

Ingredients: 1 Virginia ham 7-9 pounds. 1 cup brown sugar. 1/2 cup Dijon mustard. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 teaspoon ground cloves. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Whole cloves as needed for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 325F 163C. Score the surface of the Virginia ham in a diamond pattern and place it in a roasting pan. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to create the glaze. Brush the ham generously with the glaze, making sure to get it into the scored lines. Insert whole cloves into the intersection points of the diamond pattern for added flavor and decoration. Cover the ham with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes per pound, basting with the glaze every 30 minutes. During the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the ham to caramelize and develop a golden brown color. Once the internal temperature reaches 140F 60C, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve the Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Virginia Ham slices with the remaining glaze on the side. Enjoy this beautifully glazed Virginia ham with a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 240 minutes