🍖 THE BEST CLASSIC BAKED HAM

🍖 THE BEST CLASSIC BAKED HAM (Crispy-Edged, Juicy Center)

🔹 Ingredients:

• 1 bone-in, fully cooked ham (6–8 lbs)

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• Optional glaze (sweet or sugar-free, your call — see below)

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🔹 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Score the ham in a crisscross pattern to help flavors sink in.

3. Brush with melted butter and Dijon (if using).

4. Wrap ham in foil or place in covered roasting pan.

5. Bake for about 15 minutes per pound, until internal temp reaches 140°F.

6. Uncover for the last 20–30 minutes to crisp the edges. Add glaze if desired.

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🔹 Optional Glaze Ideas:

• Classic sweet glaze: 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup + 1 tbsp mustard + 1 tbsp vinegar.

• Keto/carnivore version: Mix butter + beef broth + mustard + a dash of allulose/monk fruit (if you use sweeteners).

• Or just keep it pure butter + pan juices for that natural richness.

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🥩 SUPER CARNIVORE HAM (Simple, No Glaze)

🔹 Ingredients:

• 1 bone-in or boneless cooked ham

• Beef tallow or butter

• Salt (if needed)

🔹 Instructions:

1. Rub ham with tallow or butter.

2. Bake at 325°F, covered, until heated through (15 min/lb).

3. Uncover and broil for 5–8 minutes at the end to crisp the outside.

4. Let rest before slicing.

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💡 Pro Tip:

Want next-level flavor? Smoke the ham with hickory or applewood for 2–3 hours instead of oven roasting. Total game-changer.

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Want a leftover ham recipe next? Like cheesy ham waffles, ham & egg muffins, or ham bone broth?