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Southern Coca-Cola Ham Recipe

Fully cooked bone-in ham baked with a sweet and tangy Coca-Cola glaze made with brown sugar, honey, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and cloves.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Southern Coca-Cola Ham
Servings: 16
Calories: 424kcal
Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

  • 1 medium size saucepan
  • 1 large roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 Basting brush or large spoon
  • 1 Digital instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

  • 8-10 pound fully cooked bone-in ham
  • 2 ½ cups regular Coca-Cola
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup grainy or Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cloves (or whole cloves for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score an 8-10 pound ham in a diamond pattern about ¼ inch deep. Place the flat side down in the roasting pan. If using an unsliced ham, score the surface in a shallow diamond pattern. Do not score a spiral-cut ham.
  • Make the Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 ½ cups Coca-Cola, 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup mustard, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 1 tablespoon cloves. Simmer 15–20 minutes until slightly reduced and syrupy.
    Overhead view of glaze ingredients combined in saucepan.
  • Glaze and Bake: Pour half the glaze over the ham, making sure it gets into the cuts. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes. Heat a fully cooked ham packaged at a USDA-inspected plant to 140°F in the thickest portion, or follow the package instructions. Do not let the thermometer touch the bone.
    Glaze added to ham in roasting pan.
  • Finish Uncovered: Remove foil for the last 20–30 minutes uncovered to allow glaze to caramelize.
    Overhead view of sliced ham in white baking dish.
  • Rest and Serve: Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining glaze on the side.
    Close up front view of sliced ham in white baking dish.

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Notes

  • Garnish with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries for a classic look.
  • Baste the ham every 20–30 minutes while baking for extra flavor.
  • Don’t skip resting, the juices redistribute for the juiciest results.
  • Leftover ham should be reheated to 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 2669mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
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