Baked Ham

This easy baked ham is studded with cloves and coated with sweet brown sugar, then baked low and slow for a delicious way to celebrate any holiday.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 635 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 cups water, or as needed
• 1 (12 pound) bone-in ham, rump portion
• 0.5 cup whole cloves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Let ham rest for about 20 minutes before carving.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place ham in a large roasting pan; press cloves into the top at 1- to 2-inch intervals.

Step 3

Pack the top with a layer of brown sugar.

Step 4

Pour enough water into the bottom of the roasting pan to come to a 1-inch depth; cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 4 ½ to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center, making sure it is not touching the bone, should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C).