If you’re looking for a way to jazz up your holiday spread and get everyone talking (in a good way), this Coca-Cola Glazed Ham is your golden ticket. Let’s be real—ham is already the Beyoncé of the dinner table. But when you add a cola glaze? Now you’re turning the volume up to 11. This recipe is so good, it’ll have your guests asking, “Who needs turkey anyway?” (Sorry, turkey lovers.)
I get it—Coca-Cola and ham sounds like a strange duo, like pairing socks with sandals. But trust me, this is the dynamic duo you never knew you needed. The cola caramelizes beautifully, the Dijon mustard adds just enough zing, and the brown sugar brings it all home. It’s like a delicious science experiment you can eat. So, grab your ham, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get our glaze game on point!
Coca cola glazed ham
Difficulty: EasyI get it—Coca-Cola and ham sounds like a strange duo, like pairing socks with sandals. But trust me, this is the dynamic duo you never knew you needed. The cola caramelizes beautifully, the Dijon mustard adds just enough zing, and the brown sugar brings it all home. It’s like a delicious science experiment you can eat. So, grab your ham, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get our glaze game on point!
Ingredients
1 fully cooked spiral-cut ham
¼ cup Coca-Cola (plus more, because the ham might get thirsty)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
- Calculate your cooking time. The ham math is simple: 15 minutes per pound. So, if you’re rocking a 6-pound ham, that’s 90 minutes of glorious oven time. (I promise, no calculators were harmed in the making of this recipe.)
- Mix the glaze. Combine Coca-Cola, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar in a bowl. Give it a good stir—bonus points if you pretend you’re on a cooking show while you’re at it.
- Prep your ham. Place that bad boy cut-side down in a large roasting pan. Pour your glaze over the ham like you’re Michelangelo creating a masterpiece. Use your hands to spread it around—don’t be shy! This is ham love, people.
- Cover and cook. Wrap the pan tightly in foil and pop it in the oven. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and baste the ham with the juices in the pan. No juice? No problem! Just splash in a little more Coca-Cola. (Yes, you’re allowed to sip some while you’re at it.)
- Repeat the process. Cover, cook, baste, repeat every 30 minutes. The ham is basically a diva asking for touch-ups, and you’re its glam squad. The last 15 minutes? Leave the foil off so the glaze can crisp up like the star it is.
- Rest and slice. Once your ham is out of the oven, let it sit for 15 minutes to soak up all the flavors. (Ham deserves a break, too.) Then slice and serve like the culinary genius you are.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Or as I like to call it, “the magic number where ham dreams come true.”
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When you bring this Coca-Cola Glazed Ham to the table, prepare for applause—and maybe a few marriage proposals. The glaze is sticky-sweet perfection with a hint of tangy magic, and the ham is so tender it practically melts in your mouth. Plus, your kitchen will smell so amazing that even your neighbors might show up “just to check on you.”
So, there you have it: a holiday ham that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Who knew Coca-Cola could be your secret weapon in the kitchen? Now go forth, glaze with confidence, and own your spot as the ham hero of the season. Cheers to cola-fueled culinary greatness! 🥂