Moist, tender, baked ham made with a rum and coke brown sugar glaze which adds a hint of incredible caramelized, sweetness. Perfect for the holidays or any day of the week!
5lbsbone-in fully smoked half ham buttskin trimmed (not the spiral one)
3cupscoca-coladivided
1cupbrown sugarpacked
1/4cupDijon mustard
1/4cupfresh lime juice
1teaspoonsalt
1/4cupspiced rumor bourbon
Lemon slices and fresh sage leaves for garnish
Instructions
Bring the ham to room temperature.
Preheat the oven at 325°F.
Place the ham, flat side down, in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup of coca-cola into the pan. This will help to keep the steam in so the ham is super moist.
Cover completely in aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 130ºF.
Meanwhile, make the brown sugar glaze. In a saucepan, whisk 2 remaining cups of coca cola, brown sugar, Dijon, lime juice, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes until the glaze has slightly thickened and reduced. Remove from the heat and stir in the rum. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Set aside.
In the last 25 minutes of baking time, remove the foil from the ham and brush the brown sugar glaze all over.
Place the ham back in the oven (without the foil) and continue baking until golden brown. The ham is fully cooked when a food thermometer reads 145°F internal temp. Careful not to overcook it or you will end up drying it out.
Remove ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice the ham and serve with the leftover brown sugar glaze. Enjoy!