Baked Ham Shank with Brown Sugar Glaze

Step 1

Remove package wrap and any other materials from the ham shank.

Step 2

Line a 13x9x2 pan with aluminum foil, or use a disposable roasting pan.

Step 3

Place the ham shank, cut end down, in the roasting pan.

Step 4

Generously coat the outside of the shank with yellow mustard, on all sides.

Step 5

Cover the ham shank with the brown sugar.

Step 6

Use your hands to spread the sugar over all sides of the ham shank, top and bottom.

Step 7

Cover the pan lightly with aluminum foil.

Step 8

Place roasting pan in oven.

Step 9

Bake at 325F degrees for 1 ½ hours.

Step 10

Remove the aluminum foil covering from the ham shank. Set foil aside for later.

Step 11

Baste the ham with the juices in the bottom of the pan.

Step 12

Return the pan, uncovered to the oven.

Step 13

Continue to bake until the shank reaches 165F degrees, taking the reading away from the bone.

Step 14

Note: Total baking time will be about 15-18 minutes per pound.

Step 15

When the shank reaches 165F, remove from oven.

Step 16

Lightly recover with foil. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 17

Slice, serve warm… and Enjoy.

Step 18

Be sure to save the ham bone for a good Ham Bone and Beans dish later.