Maple-Glazed Ham with Mustard Seed and Brown Sugar Crust

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A succulent baked ham coated in a sweet and tangy glaze of maple syrup, mustard seeds, and brown sugar, delivering a perfect balance of flavors for holiday feasts. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, maple syrup, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves 8 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the surface of 5 pounds bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place the ham on a roasting rack in a pan and brush half of the maple glaze all over the ham, making sure to get into the score lines.
  4. Step 4: Roast ham uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F and the crust is caramelized and sticky.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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