Step 1

Remove ham from refrigerator at least 2 hours before cooking to come to room temperature

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, whisk together ingredients for glaze

Step 4

Bring to simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes or until sugar dissolves

Step 5

Unwrap ham and place in large roasting pan cut side down

Step 6

Brush about ½ of the glaze over the ham

Step 7

Wrap tightly with foil

Step 8

Bake for 12-15 minutes per pound or until ham reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F

Step 9

Remove from oven and remove foil

Step 10

Brush remaining glaze over ham, be sure to get in between slices ** see notes

Step 11

Return to the oven and continue cooking 10 minutes longer.

Step 12

Remove from oven and loosely wrap with foil and let rest 15 minutes before serving