How To Bake a Ham – My Simple Recipe and Guide

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350.

Step 2

Put the ham in a pretty (okay, so it doesn’t have to be pretty) roasting pan with the bone side down, fat side up.

Step 3

Add one cup of water to the pan. (Some experts say not to do this, but I do it…so there, experts!)

Step 4

Cover it completely with aluminum foil. But aluminum foil will kill you! I know, but this ham is so juicy, you’ll die happy.

Step 5

Cook to 150 using a meat thermometer if your ham is uncooked or partially cooked. If it's fully cooked, warm it to your desired temperature, but no warmer than 140 or you may dry it out. Blech.

Step 6

Immediately remove it from the oven.

Step 7

Let the ham rest covered for 20 minutes or so before slicing, so the juices redistribute throughout the ham.

Step 8

Remove the drippings to a saucepan over low heat. Stir in ¼ cup brown sugar or honey, taste, and add more if desired to sweeten the juices to your desired sweetness. Serve on the side so everybody is happy!