Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Coffee Glaze

Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Coffee Glaze

An amazing dish for celebrating Christmas or just any celebration in general! The amazing sweet coffee glaze just gives this plain ham more depth and flavor in each bite!

Yields: Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients:

12 – 13 pound, Ready to eat Ham, Smoked

To make the brown sugar coffee glaze:

½ cup Brown sugar

½ cup Cider vinegar

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 cup Strong black brewed coffee

1 cup Bread crumbs

Method of Preparation:

1. With a large pot, put in the ham and pour enough water to cover the ham completely. Put the pot on the stove and turn the heat to high. When the water beings to boil, bring the heat down to low and poach the ham for at least 1hour and 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

To make the brown sugar glaze:

3. While waiting for the ham. In a medium bowl, throw in the sugar and coffee, and mix until the sugar is dissolved. Combine the rest of the ingredients. *Don’t be alarmed if the mixture turns pasty, it’s the breadcrumbs absorbing the liquid.*
4. Remove the ham from the pot of water and place it in a large baking pan that can accommodate the size of the ham. Use this time to carve away the excess fat and some of the rind.
5. Using the glaze, spread the glaze evenly over the ham, put the ham in the oven and reduce the heat to 375°F. and bake it in the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the crust has caramelized and turned brown.
6. Remove the ham from the pan and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes before carving off of it. Serve and enjoy!