Dutch Oven Ham Recipe
This easy slow-cooked Dutch Oven Ham is perfect for holidays or family dinners. Learn how to cook a ham in a Dutch oven with a simple ham glaze and serve juicy, flavorful slices every time.
Servings: 12
Calories: 853kcal
Equipment
- 7 qt Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 8 pounds ham fully cooked, boneless
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup pineapple juice or apple juice for a different flavor
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Fresh herbs like thyme optional
Instructions
- Place the ham in your Dutch oven.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), juice, and mustard.
- Pour the mixture over the ham, making sure it coats well.
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 3–4 hours.
- For a caramelized finish, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes and spoon glaze over the ham.
- Optional: Broil for 3–5 minutes for extra crisp edges.
- Let the ham rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve with the glaze drizzled on top.
Notes
- Baste the ham every 30–45 minutes for maximum flavor.
- Cover the Dutch oven to ensure the ham stays moist while cooking in the oven.
- Don’t skip resting, it keeps the dutch oven ham juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 853kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 3624mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg
