3-Ingredient Glazed Brown Sugar Ham Recipe Is As Simple As It Gets Pork Holidays Dinner Entertaining

Cola. Brown sugar. That's all you need to make this easy cola and brown sugar-glazed ham recipe for Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Well, you need the ham, too. Be sure to select a pre-cooked spiral ham for this holiday recipe.

Not sure about what side dishes to serve yet with your three-ingredient glazed brown sugar ham? Check out our full library of amazing side dishes. But some popular holiday side dishes are broccoli rice casserole, green bean casserole, carrots, broccoli and salads.

This easy glazed ham recipe is quick and easy to prepare, saving you time for doing other things like visiting with friends and family. Serve the leftover ham later for the best ham sandwiches.

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes
Servings: 30

Ingredients

• 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (about 8 to 9 pounds)
• 1 can (12 ounces) dark carbonated soda
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

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Recipe Notes

• Hams vary widely by brand on how much sodium they contain. For sodium content, check the label on your ham.

• For a little spice, sprinkle with ground cayenne pepper.

• Store any leftover ham in the fridge in an airtight container for up to five days.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the soda and brown sugar. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
2. Put the ham in a roasting pan. Pour the soda mixture over the ham. 
3. Cover the ham with aluminum foil. Bake the ham in a preheated 325-degree F oven for about 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the glaze. Remove the foil during the last 20 minutes of cooking. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 529

Total Fat: 29.9g

Saturated Fat: 10.7g

Cholesterol: 192mg

Total Carbohydrate: 13g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Total Sugars: 12.9g

Protein: 64g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 3mg

Iron: 3mg

Potassium: 5mg

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