Southern Coca-Cola Ham Recipe
This Southern Coca-Cola Ham recipe uses brown sugar, mustard, and cola for a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for holidays and family dinners!
Servings: 16
Calories: 424kcal
Equipment
- 1 medium size saucepan
- 1 large roasting pan
Ingredients
- 8-10 pound fully cooked bone-in ham
- 2 ½ cups Coca-Cola (regular, not diet)
- 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 8-10 pound ham in a diamond pattern about ¼ inch deep. Place the flat side down in the roasting pan.
- 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 thickened slightly.
- 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 or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Finish Uncovered: Remove foil for the last 20–30 minutes to allow glaze to caramelize.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining glaze on the side.
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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.
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
