Sweet and Spicy Rubbed Ham
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INGREDIENTS 6 to 8-pound fully cooked smoked bone-in ham
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Dash of nutmegPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Line shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place ham, cut side down, on rack in pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in thickest part of ham. Bake, uncovered, about 1-1/2 hours or until thermometer reads 135 to 140 degrees.
While ham is baking, mix remaining ingredients. Brush over ham during last 30 minutes of baking.
Cover ham loosely with aluminum foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving.
Makes 20 servings
NOTES - Although this ham is delicious on its own, you may want to offer some type of condiment or sauce. Honey mustard, Dijon mustard, chutney, and fruit sauce are excellent accompaniments.
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