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Perfect Slow-Baked Bone-In Picnic Ham Recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze

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This slow-baked bone-in picnic ham with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze delivers juicy, tender meat with a sticky caramelized crust. It’s simple, forgiving, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Bone-In Picnic Ham (about 6-8 pounds)
  • Brown Sugar (1 ½ cups, packed)
  • Yellow Mustard (½ cup)
  • Apple Cider Vinegar (2 tablespoons)
  • Ground Cloves (1 teaspoon)
  • Ground Cinnamon (½ teaspoon, optional)
  • Garlic Powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Water (½ cup)
  • Whole Cloves (about 20, for studding)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
  2. Remove any packaging from the ham and pat dry with paper towels. Score the surface in a diamond pattern about ½ inch deep and stud whole cloves at the diamond intersections.
  3. Place the ham fat side up on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan. Pour ½ cup of water into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
  5. Bake the ham for about 3 hours (20-25 minutes per pound). Use a meat thermometer after 2 ½ hours to check for an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  6. While the ham bakes, mix brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, cinnamon, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth and syrupy.
  7. Remove the foil and brush the glaze generously over the ham’s surface. Return the ham to the oven uncovered.
  8. Bake for another 30-45 minutes, basting every 10-15 minutes with remaining glaze until sticky, caramelized, and browned.
  9. Remove the ham from the oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Carve against the grain into thick slices and serve.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Score the fat to help glaze penetrate and create a caramelized crust. Keep the pan moist with water to prevent drying. Apply glaze near the end to avoid burning. Let the ham rest after baking for juiciness.

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