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easter ham

Recipe by
Janice Splaha
North Versailles, PA

This is our family's Easter Ham. It is so tasty and easy to prepare. It's definitely a Family Favorite

yield 10 to 15
prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For easter ham

  • One
    15 to 18 pound ham, (butt)
  • whole cloves
  • 3 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    mustard, spicy brown
  • 1 1/4 c
    dr. pepper soda
  • 3 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar

How To Make easter ham

  • 1
    Pre- oven to 325°
  • 2
    Score surface of ham in a diamond pattern. Insert cloves. Place ham in a large roasting pan with a rack on bottom. Tent with foil and bake approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours, checking package directions for exact time.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, in a sauce pan heat the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and Dr. Pepper until bubbly. Cook until reduced and thick, about 15 minutes.
  • 4
    After ham has been baking for 2 hours, remove foil and brush the glaze on ham, repeating every 20 minutes, returning ham to oven uncovered between brushings. When finished, remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes.

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