Best 7 Up Holiday Ham Recipes

FANTASTIC HOLIDAY HAM

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I make this ham at the holidays and always receive rave reviews, this ham will be the star attraction at you table --- do not use sugar-free 7-up for this, make certain before starting this that you have a large enough roasting pan with a rack that will fit into the pan, a 12-pound ham will take a bit of time to bake so make certain that you have all your other dishes made ahead of time --- if you don't want to go the extra step with the pineapple and cherries you may omit and just make the ham using the brown sugar coating :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Ham

Time 5h25m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (12 lb) bone-in ham
1/3-1/2 cup whole cloves
1/2 cup brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1 (20 ounce) can sweetened pineapple rings (in syrup)
2 (4 ounce) jars maraschino cherries
1 (12 ounce) can 7-Up soda

Steps:

Heat oven to 325 degrees.
Using a sharp knife "score" the rind of the ham with diamond patterns.
Place the ham onto a rack in a very large WELL GREASED roasting pan.
Insert a meat thermometer into the ham, making certain that the thermometer does NOT touch the bone.
Press whole cloves into the center of each diamond.
Drain the pineapple juice from the pineapple rings into a bowl, then stir in the brown sugar, mustard powder and 7-Up soda; mix very well to combine.
Coat the complete ham with the brown sugar mixture.
Place the pineapple rings over the outside of the ham.
Place a whole maraschino cherry into the center of each pineapple ring, then attach with a wooden toothpick.
Bake uncovered for 4-5 hours, basting frequently with the pan juices or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Remove the ham to a serving platter, then let sit for about 20 minutes.
Remove all toothpicks before serving.
Slice ham and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 905.3, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 19.7, Cholesterol 284.1, Sodium 190.9, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 17.3, Protein 81.4

HOLIDAY HAM, THREE WAYS

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Here's a foolproof base recipe and three delicious ways to dress up your holiday ham. Don't forget to save the bone for a fabulous soup! And remember, if you're not feeding a huge crowd, you can easily halve this recipe for a smaller ham.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories Easter Kid-Friendly Dinner Ham Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Serves 16-20

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients

For the ham:
One 12-14-pound cured and smoked bone-in ham, preferably with a layer of fat
Choose Tangy Peach Mustard:
1 1/2 cups peach preserves
1 cup Dijon mustard (preferably country Dijon)
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
4 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
Or choose Sweet and Spicy Jerk:
1 1/2 cups hot pepper jelly
3/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons finely grated garlic
3 tablespoons finely grated ginger
3 tablespoons whole allspice, crushed
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Or choose Smoky BBQ Maple:
1 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup smoked paprika
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
For serving:
Biscuits or soft dinner rolls
Spicy Honey Mustard
Pickles
Special Equipment:
A roasting pan with rack

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F, with the rack in the lower third of oven. If your ham has a layer of fat, use a sharp paring knife to score the fat in a diamond crosshatch pattern, about 1 inch wide and 1/2 inch deep.
For Tangy Peach Mustard Ham or Sweet and Spicy Jerk Ham:
In a medium bowl, mix together the glaze ingredients of your choice. Brush all over ham (reserving some glaze for basting while cooking).
For Smoky BBQ Ham:
Brush the ham with maple syrup (reserving some syrup for basting while cooking). Combine the rest of the ingredients in a medium bowl, then rub all over ham, pressing into syrup to adhere.
Position roasting rack in roasting pan; pour 2 cups water into pan and place prepared ham on rack. Cover pan with foil and bake 1 hour. Remove pan from oven, remove foil, and brush ham with reserved glaze or maple syrup. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F.
Return ham to oven uncovered. Bake until glaze has caramelized and the ham's internal temp reads 135°F when an instant-read thermometer is inserted in the middle of the ham (avoiding bone), brushing with more glaze or syrup if desired, 40 minutes to 1 hour more.
Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with biscuits or rolls, mustard, and pickles.
Do Ahead
Glazes can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated. Rub (without maple syrup) can be made up to 1 month in advance and kept at room temperature.