Here’s where you get to be a kitchen artist. Mix ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Boom—you’ve made Martha Stewart blush.
Brush that sticky magic all over the ham. If you are feeling adventurous, stick a clove here and there, or drizzle some maple syrup. The glaze is your permission to be playful.
Keep it moist, folks
Before you pop it in the oven, tent the ham loosely with foil. This traps steam and ensures every bite stays tender. Don’t skip the foil—a dry ham is a sad ham, and we don’t do sadness at dinner.
How To Cook A Precooked Ham
Bake it for about 12–15 minutes per pound. That means a 8-pound ham takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Use that time to tidy up, pour a drink, or practice your gracious-host acceptance speech.
