Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham

Boy oh boy, this Dr. Pepper glazed ham recipe is one of a kind! It gives the ham a wonderfully sweet and tangy flavor that you will absolutely love. Our Dr. Pepper glazed ham recipe is my favorite Christmas ham recipe that I look forward to as the holidays approach. However, this ham dinner does not have to be made only around the holidays, but it is my favorite time of the year to make it.  

When cooking with Dr. Pepper you not only are introducing a way to keep the ham juicy, but also it had some great flavor to the meat. Also, the sugar in Dr. Pepper aids in making a great glazed ham recipe. 

I know it is hard to think about using pop (or soda) in a dinner recipe might sound weird or gross, but I promise you to trust the process and you will love the outcome. It is a fun way to introduce flavor that you might not be able to get from pantry ingredients.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make our Dr. Pepper glazed ham recipe, you need the following ingredients:

• Spiral sliced ham
• Brown sugar
• Dr. Pepper
• Dijon mustard
• Crushed pineapple

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

• Roasting Pan
• Aluminum Foil
• Thermometer
• Saucepan (Medium)

How to Make Our Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham Recipe

1. When you are ready to begin making your glazed ham recipe, start by adjusting the oven racks to the lowest position and preheat the oven to 250 degrees. 
2. Then remove the ham from the packing and place it cut-side down in the roasting pan or large baking dish. 
3. Now, wrap the ham and pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep the heat in well. 
4. Then place the pan in the oven and bake the ham until it reaches an internal temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This should take about 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours depending on how big of ham you have. 
5. The rule of them for baking the ham is it will need about 17 minutes per pound to cook through enough, or you can buy a pre-cooked ham and it will cook in less time. 
6. During the time the ham is cooking, combine the sugar, Dr. Pepper, and Dijon mustard in a medium sauce pan and cook it to a simmer. 
7. Let the Dr. Pepper cook until it reduces down to about ¾ cup of liquid which is about the consistency of syrup – which should be about 8 minutes or so. 
8. Then, remove the ham from the oven and roll back the aluminum foil and carefully remove the juices that have collected in the pan, pouring it into a bowl if you want to make gravy or into the sink. 
9. Now, take a pastry brush and brush the ham with the Dr. Pepper glaze and then spoon about ½ cup of the crushed pineapple over top of the Dr. Pepper glaze. 
10. After you add the pineapple to the ham, return the ham to the oven uncovered for about 30 minutes.
11. If the ham seems to be getting too brown, loosely cover the ham back up with the tin foil. 
12. When the ham is done, remove it from the oven and brush it again with the Dr. Pepper mixture.  
13. Now, wrap the ham with the foil loosely again and let it cool for about 30-40 minutes before slicing and serving your tasty ham. 

Recipe Notes

Glazing the Ham Before and After Cooking

For this recipe, you will put the ham glaze on before AND after cooking. For the first bit of cooking the ham you will not cook with the glaze, but part of the way through, you will be adding the ham glaze on and then continue baking the ham. Once you pull the ham out of the oven you will brush the ham one last time with the Dr. Pepper glaze and let it rest. 

Keeping the Ham Moist

To keep the ham moist for this recipe, you will use the foil to keep the moisture in the ham. Also, putting the cut-side down will allow the open part of the meat to bask in the juices it produces. And then, when you put the glaze on the ham you are adding another way to hydrate or rehydrate the meat with a lovely flavorful glaze. Also, when you add the glaze on at the end of baking the ham and then recover the ham with the foil you will yet again to keep the moisture in as it cools down.

Slow Cooker Modification

To make our Dr. Pepper glazed ham in the slow cooker, follow these steps:

1. Spray the slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
2. Place the sliced ham in the slow cooker.
3. In a saucepan combine the glaze mixture as directed in the instructions.
4. Pour 3/4 of the mixture over the ham.
5. Place the lid on the ham and cook for 3-4 hours on low (if the ham is cooked, if the ham is not cooked, you may need about 6 hours).
6. After the 3-4 hours, pour the rest of the mixture over the ham and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 100 degrees (will take about 20 to 30 minutes)
7. You can use the drippings in slow cooker to make a gravy.
8. We do however, recommend baking it, to give it that crispy texture on top, but a slow cooker would still taste delicious.

Serving Suggestions

We recommend serving this recipe with our Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes, Oven Baked Green Beans, or our Mom’s Sweet Potatoes. You can find more classic American recipes here.

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