Mississippi Baked Ham

Elevate your holiday table with the irresistible charm of Mississippi Baked Ham, a tender, juicy centerpiece bursting with sweet and savory southern flavors. This glazed ham recipe features a fully cooked bone-in ham, scored in a decorative diamond pattern to soak up a heavenly blend of brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of warming ground cloves. For an extra kick, add a splash of bourbon to the glaze! Slow-baked to perfection, this masterpiece is basted regularly for maximum flavor and finished with an optional garnish of caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries for a vintage, show-stopping presentation. Ready in just over two hours, Mississippi Baked Ham is perfect for feeding a crowd and pairs beautifully with your favorite Southern-style sides. Whether it’s Easter, Christmas, or Sunday dinner, this recipe is your ticket to delicious tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:165 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 8 pineapple rings (optional, for garnish)
• 8 maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan. If the ham comes with a plastic or metal disk covering the bone, remove it before cooking.

Step 3

Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep. This will allow the glaze to penetrate the meat and create a beautiful presentation.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, bourbon (if using), unsalted butter, and ground cloves. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted and the glaze is smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Brush approximately half of the glaze over the surface of the ham, ensuring the glaze seeps into the scored marks.

Step 6

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Baste the ham with its own juices and additional glaze every 30 minutes, and remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a caramelized finish.

Step 7

If using pineapple rings and cherries, arrange the pineapple rings on the ham in the final 30 minutes of baking, securing them with toothpicks, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.

Step 8

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Spoon any remaining pan juices over the sliced ham.

Step 9

Serve warm and enjoy your Mississippi Baked Ham with your favorite southern-style side dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4775.4 grams (4775.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7007

Total Fat 224.30g	288%
Saturated Fat 75.40g	377%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 2089mg	696%
Sodium 44310mg	1927%
Total Carbohydrate 397.80g	145%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 372.10g
Protein 766.90g	1534%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 611mg	47%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 10339mg	220%

*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: 30.2%

Protein: 45.9%

Carbs: 23.8%