Ginger Ale Baked Ham

Elevate your holiday centerpiece with this irresistible Ginger Ale Baked Ham, a show-stopping dish that's as flavorful as it is festive. This recipe features a succulent bone-in ham glazed to perfection with a rich blend of ginger ale, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and warm ground cloves. The ginger ale not only tenderizes the ham but also infuses it with subtle spiced sweetness, while the crisscross scoring allows the sticky glaze to seep into every bite. Add pineapple slices for a classic touch, and bake to a golden caramelized finish for the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or a celebratory dinner, this beautifully glazed ham serves as the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ready to delight up to 12 guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 lbs bone-in ham (fully cooked)
• 2 cups ginger ale
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 6 slices pineapple slices (optional)
• 6 toothpicks (if using pineapple slices)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 2

Remove the ham from its packaging, place it on a cutting board, and pat it dry with paper towels. If the ham has a rind or skin, carefully trim it off, leaving a thin layer of fat intact.

Step 3

Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a crisscross pattern, making shallow cuts about 1 inch apart. This will help the glaze penetrate the meat.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of ginger ale, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture forms a smooth glaze. Reserve the remaining 1 cup of ginger ale.

Step 5

Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. If desired, secure pineapple slices on top of the ham with toothpicks for added flavor and presentation.

Step 6

Pour the remaining 1 cup of ginger ale into the bottom of the roasting pan to create moisture during baking and prevent the glaze from burning.

Step 7

Brush the ham generously with about half of the prepared glaze, making sure to coat all scored surfaces.

Step 8

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15 minutes per pound (approximately 90 minutes for a 6-pound ham), basting with the pan juices every 30 minutes.

Step 9

After the initial baking period, remove the foil and brush the ham with the remaining glaze. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize.

Step 10

Once the ham is golden and heated through, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Serve warm and enjoy your sweet and savory Ginger Ale Baked Ham!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4231.3 grams (4231.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6293

Total Fat 231.00g	296%
Saturated Fat 80.10g	401%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 1601mg	534%
Sodium 33446mg	1454%
Total Carbohydrate 492.80g	179%
Dietary Fiber 9.10g	33%
Total Sugars 471.60g
Protein 580.60g	1161%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 430mg	33%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 9002mg	192%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.6%

Protein: 36.4%

Carbs: 30.9%