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The BEST Ham Recipe (Video)

Robyn Stone

Published Nov 26, 2024

This baked Ham recipe makes the most juicy, savory, and BEST ham ! Easy variations for copycat Honey Baked Ham recipe or a cola glazed ham !

An easy, delicious baked ham recipe is always a good one to keep in your repertoire! This recipe is simple and has quick preparation, so you can easily prep your ham in a few minutes and have it turn out juicy and perfect every time! I’ve shared extra options to the recipe so you can customize it for your favorite flavor combinations!

This ham is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Sunday suppers, or any other occasion when feeding a crowd. It is the ham recipe that my family requests time and time again!

How to Bake the Best Ham Every Time!

This method is fool-proof for baking a delicious ham. They always turn out tender, juicy, and delicious!

You can bake your ham without seasonings or glazes or choose from the variations below. If using a variation, pay attention to the specifics of that customization.

Equipment You’ll Need

You will need the following equipment for this recipe.

• Roaster pan
• Foil
• Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

Ham – I like to use an 8-pound, fully cooked, spiral-sliced ham.

Instructions for Baking Ham

Prep. First, arrange the oven rack into the middle of the oven and preheat your oven to 325º F. Next, place your spiral-sliced ham into a roasting pan.

Bake. Cover your roasting pan well with foil. Bake for 10 to 18 minutes per pound until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. You will occasionally remove the foil to baste the ham with the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan.

Rest. Allow the baked ham to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven before you serve.

Bake as above or customize with the glaze variation of your choice! I’ve included my favorites!

Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe

A delicious Honey Baked Ham recipe that you can make at home! It is always a crowd and family favorite and so easy to make!

Ingredients

To make my Copycat Honey Baked Ham, you’ll need ham , melted butter , honey , sugar , and seasonings . Seasonings for this option include Stone House Seasoning , ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and paprika.

Instructions

• Prep and Bake. You’ll follow the same prep and baking instructions as you do for Baked Ham, which is detailed completely in the recipe instructions.
• Make the Glaze. Mix together the sugar and all of the seasonings to make the glaze. With about 10 minutes left of baking time, add half of the seasoning to a small saucepan and 3 tablespoons of water. Boil for a minute and then remove from the heat.
• Coat and Broil. During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the ham from the oven and remove the foil. Pat the remaining sugar mixture onto the top of the ham. Turn the oven to broil. Broil for several minutes until the sugar mixture is bubbly. Remove from the oven.
• Glaze and Broil. Pour the glaze over the ham, return to the oven, and broil for another minute. Watch carefully so that it does not burn!
• Serve. Remove from the oven and allow to rest before serving.

Coca-Cola Glazed Ham

I’ve also included my Mama’s Cola Glazed Ham that she prepared for the holidays. It requires three ingredients. It is easy and so delicious.

Note: You’ll want to use a regular Coca-Cola made with real sugar and not Diet Coke in this recipe.

Ingredients

• Ham
• Brown sugar
• Coca-Cola (not Diet Coke)

Instructions

Prep. First, arrange the oven rack into the middle of the oven and preheat your oven to 325º F. Next, place your spiral-sliced ham into a roasting pan. Add your brown sugar to a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup. Slowly pour your Coca-Cola over the brown sugar and whisk to combine. Pour the cola glaze mixture over your ham.

Bake. Cover your roasting pan well with foil and bake for 10 to 18 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 140º F. Occasionally remove the foil to baste the ham with the cola mixture from the bottom of the roasting pan. You’ll want to remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking time so that after the final glaze, the glaze can caramelize on the ham.

Serve. Remove from the oven and allow to rest before serving.

Additional Variations

Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham – Combine 1 (14-ounce) can of jellied cranberry sauce, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar. Spread over the top of the ham and bake following the baked ham instructions.

How Much Ham Will You Need Per Person?

Estimate the size of the ham you’ll need based on the number of servings and the type of ham you are serving. The following is a guideline.

• 1/4 – 1/3 lb. per serving of boneless ham
• 1/3 – 1/2 lb. of meat per serving of bone-in ham

I always prefer to use bone-in hams as I believe they are more flavorful than boneless. I like to reserve the bone for soups and turnip greens and add it to my black-eyed peas while they are cooking.

When using bone-in hams, you’ll want to account for the bone’s weight in your weight measurement. As a rule of thumb for bone-in ham, I plan 1/2 pound per person .

• 6 people = 3 pounds
• 8 people = 4 pounds
• 10 people = 5 pounds
• 12 people = 6 pounds
• 14 people = 7 pounds
• 16 people = 8 pounds

This guideline should help you plan so that everyone can enjoy their meal, and you’ll hopefully have enough for a ham sandwich the next day! 🥰

Temperatures and Guidelines for Baking Ham

My recipe is based on the recommendations provided by the USDA for pre-cooked, spiral-sliced ham. I’ve also included the information for baking other types of ham so that you have this information as a reference.

Pre-Cooked and Spiral Sliced Ham

Cooking Temperature and Time: The ham should weigh between seven to nine pounds. Bake at a temperature of 325º F for 10 to 18 minutes per pound. The internal temperature should be 140º F.

Pre-Cooked and Boneless Ham

Cooking Temperature and Time: The ham should weigh between six and 12 pounds. Bake at a temperature of 325° F for 15 to 24 minutes per pound. The internal temperature should be 140°F.

Uncooked and Bone-In Ham

Cooking Temperature and Time:

• Half ham weighing five to eight pounds. Bake at 325º F for 35 to 40 minutes per pound.
• Whole bone-in hams weighing 12 to 16 pounds. Bake at 325º F for 22 to 26 minutes per pound. The internal temperature should be 145°F.

How to Store and Freeze Baked Ham

To store: Cooked ham should be wrapped tightly and stored in the refrigerator as soon as possible after serving. Stored properly, cooked ham should keep for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

To freeze: Wrap the cooled ham tightly with freezer-safe wrap and store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

To serve , allow it to thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat and serve or serve it cold.

Favorite Side Dishes to Serve with Ham

Here are some favorite side dishes that are delicious with ham:

Macaroni and Cheese

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Squash Casserole Recipe

Easy Dinner Rolls

More Favorite Main Dishes for the Holidays

Here are some more of our favorite main dishes to enjoy during the holidays:

Prime rib recipe

Beef tenderloin

Roast turkey

Lasagna

Baked Salmon with Parmesan Herb Crust

Here’s my easy Baked Ham Recipe. I sure hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Equipment

• Roaster Pan
• Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 (8-pound) fully cooked, spiral-sliced ham

Honey Baked Ham Recipe (Optional Glaze)

• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter , melted
• ▢ 1/4 cup honey
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups sugar
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Cola Glazed Ham Recipe (Optional Glaze)

• ▢ 1 (12-ounce) can Coca-Cola , not Diet Coke
• ▢ 1 cup brown sugar , firmly packed

Instructions

• Prep. Preheat oven to 325º F. Place ham in a roasting pan.
• Bake. Cover your ham well with foil and bake for 10 to 18 minutes per pound until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. You will occasionally remove the foil to baste the ham with the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan. (See the glaze variations below for custom instructions)
• Rest. Allow the baked ham to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Remove the ham from the roasting pan and onto a platter for serving.

Honey Baked Ham Recipe

• Prep. Arrange the oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat your oven to 325º F. Place your spiral-sliced ham into a roasting pan. Combine the melted butter and honey and brush onto the ham.
• Bake. Cover your ham well with foil and bake for 10 to 18 minutes per pound until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. You will occasionally remove the foil to baste the ham with the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan.
• Make the Glaze. Mix together the sugar and all of the seasonings to make the glaze. With about 10 minutes left of baking time, add half of the seasoning to a small saucepan with 3 tablespoons of water. Boil for a minute and then remove from the heat.
• Coat and Broil. During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the ham from the oven and remove the foil. Pat the remaining sugar mixture onto the top of the ham. Turn the oven to broil. Broil for several minutes until the sugar mixture is bubbly. Remove from the oven.
• Glaze and Broil. Pour the glaze over the ham and broil for another minute. Watch carefully so that it does not burn.
• Rest. Allow the baked ham to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Remove the ham from the roasting pan and onto a platter for serving.

Cola Glazed Ham Recipe

• Prep. Preheat oven to 325º F. Place ham in a roasting pan.
• Bake. Combine Coca-Cola and brown sugar and pour over ham. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Every 30 minutes, uncover the ham and baste well with the pan juices and then recover the ham. Bake 10 to 18 minutes per pound, until the tam registers 140º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking time so that after the final glaze, the glaze is able to caramelize on the ham
• Rest. Allow the baked ham to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Remove the ham from the roasting pan and onto a platter for serving.

Notes

Video

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Best Baked Ham Recipe

Equipment

• Roaster Pan
• Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients

• 1 (8-pound) fully cooked, spiral-sliced ham

Honey Baked Ham Recipe (Optional Glaze)

• 2 tablespoons butter melted
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Cola Glazed Ham Recipe (Optional Glaze)

• 1 (12-ounce) can Coca-Cola not Diet Coke
• 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed

Instructions

• Prep. Preheat oven to 325º F. Place ham in a roasting pan.
• Bake. Cover your ham well with foil and bake for 10 to 18 minutes per pound until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. You will occasionally remove the foil to baste the ham with the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan. (See the glaze variations below for custom instructions)
• Rest. Allow the baked ham to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Remove the ham from the roasting pan and onto a platter for serving.

Honey Baked Ham Recipe

• Prep. Arrange the oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat your oven to 325º F. Place your spiral-sliced ham into a roasting pan. Combine the melted butter and honey and brush onto the ham.
• Bake. Cover your ham well with foil and bake for 10 to 18 minutes per pound until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. You will occasionally remove the foil to baste the ham with the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan.
• Make the Glaze. Mix together the sugar and all of the seasonings to make the glaze. With about 10 minutes left of baking time, add half of the seasoning to a small saucepan with 3 tablespoons of water. Boil for a minute and then remove from the heat.
• Coat and Broil. During the last 5 minutes of baking, remove the ham from the oven and remove the foil. Pat the remaining sugar mixture onto the top of the ham. Turn the oven to broil. Broil for several minutes until the sugar mixture is bubbly. Remove from the oven.
• Glaze and Broil. Pour the glaze over the ham and broil for another minute. Watch carefully so that it does not burn.
• Rest. Allow the baked ham to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Remove the ham from the roasting pan and onto a platter for serving.

Cola Glazed Ham Recipe

• Prep. Preheat oven to 325º F. Place ham in a roasting pan.
• Bake. Combine Coca-Cola and brown sugar and pour over ham. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Every 30 minutes, uncover the ham and baste well with the pan juices and then recover the ham. Bake 10 to 18 minutes per pound, until the tam registers 140º F when checked with an instant-read thermometer. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking time so that after the final glaze, the glaze is able to caramelize on the ham
• Rest. Allow the baked ham to rest for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the oven. Remove the ham from the roasting pan and onto a platter for serving.

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Nutrition

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