Ham with Mustard Sauce

Elevate your holiday table or Sunday dinner with this irresistible Ham with Mustard Sauce recipe—a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors. This dish stars a tender, juicy ham, baked to perfection and coated in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. For an extra burst of aromatic flavor, the ham can be studded with cloves before roasting. A creamy, tangy mustard sauce, crafted with heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and just a hint of seasoning, adds the perfect finishing touch to every warm slice. With an easy-to-follow method and customizable options, this centerpiece-worthy dish is ideal for feeding a crowd, serving up to eight guests. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or looking to impress with a hearty main course, this oven-roasted ham will be the star of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:180 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 pounds Ham (bone-in or boneless)
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 10 pieces Cloves (optional, for studding)
• 1 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a large roasting pan with the flat side facing down. If desired for extra flavor, stud the surface with cloves by inserting their pointed ends into the fat layer of the ham.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.

Step 4

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the surface of the ham. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil to prevent drying out.

Step 5

Bake the ham in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). For a 5-pound ham, this will be around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 6

About 30 minutes before the ham is done cooking, remove the foil, baste the ham with its juices, and spread the remaining glaze over the top. Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking uncovered to allow the glaze to caramelize. Baste the ham again halfway through this time.

Step 7

While the ham finishes cooking, prepare the mustard sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and water to form a slurry.

Step 8

Add the slurry to the saucepan along with the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm slices of ham with the mustard sauce drizzled over or served on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2646.1 grams (2646.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4303

Total Fat 163.70g	210%
Saturated Fat 60.60g	303%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1254mg	418%
Sodium 29520mg	1283%
Total Carbohydrate 168.70g	61%
Dietary Fiber 3.50g	13%
Total Sugars 146.60g
Protein 477.30g	955%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 268mg	21%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 6366mg	135%

*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: 36.3%

Protein: 47.1%

Carbs: 16.6%