Holiday Ham with Rumtedum Sauce

Elevate your holiday feast with this showstopping Holiday Ham with Rumtedum Sauce—a mouthwatering centerpiece guaranteed to impress your guests. Featuring a perfectly glazed bone-in ham scored in an elegant diamond pattern and infused with the sweet-spiced aroma of whole cloves, this dish is as stunning as it is flavorful. The rich glaze, made with dark brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard, caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a golden, sticky crust. But the true star is the Rumtedum sauce—a luxurious blend of rum, orange juice, and maple syrup, thickened to perfection for drizzling over tender, juicy slices of ham. Ready in just over three hours and serving up to ten, this recipe is both festive and surprisingly easy to follow. Whether you're hosting Christmas, Easter, or a big family gathering, this centerpiece pairs beautifully with classic holiday sides, making it a memorable addition to your menu. Perfectly balanced flavors and a touch of indulgence make this recipe a must-have on your holiday table!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in ham
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 20 pieces whole cloves
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 cup rum
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern. Place a whole clove at each intersection of the diamond cuts.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the dark brown sugar, honey, and Dijon mustard. This will be your glaze.

Step 4

Place the ham on a roasting pan with the flat side down. Brush the entire ham generously with half of the prepared glaze.

Step 5

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices.

Step 6

While the ham bakes, prepare the Rumtedum sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 7

Stir in the rum, orange juice, maple syrup, and remaining half of the glaze mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld for about 5 minutes.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth, then whisk into the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 9

After 2 hours, remove the ham from the oven. Brush with the remaining glaze and return to the oven uncovered for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until the ham is caramelized and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).

Step 10

Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

Serve the ham slices drizzled with the warm Rumtedum sauce. Enjoy your holiday feast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4543 grams (4543.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7809

Total Fat 249.20g	319%
Saturated Fat 94.80g	474%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 2109mg	703%
Sodium 44894mg	1952%
Total Carbohydrate 570.90g	208%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 548.70g
Protein 764.80g	1530%

Vitamin D 7IU	34%
Calcium 470mg	36%
Iron 36mg	200%
Potassium 10517mg	224%

*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: 29.6%

Protein: 40.3%

Carbs: 30.1%