This Dutch Oven Ham has a delicious spicy mustard and maple syrup glaze that is outstanding. Cooking in the Dutch Oven allows the moisture to be retained giving the most juicy ham you ever tried.
Of course cooking a Dutch Oven Ham will be more popular for the holiday season. We like to make a smoked turkey and then bake a ham like this.
It doesn't necessarily have to only be for this time though. A ham is delicious year round, and makes great leftover meals.
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- The maple syrup and mustard glaze has a fantastic flavor, along with the citrus of the orange zest.
- This handful of ingredients packs a powerful punch of a flavor.
- Prep work takes just 5 minutes.
- Great for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
- Can be a great outdoors recipe - liberally wrap the ham in aluminum foil and cook over charcoal briquets. Try it on your next camping trip.
- Leftovers (especially the ham bone) make the best Slow Cooker Cajun 15 Bean Soup.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Smoked Spiral Ham
- Brown Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Black Pepper
- Spicy Brown Mustard
- Rosemary
- Orange Zest
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, mustard, orange zest, rosemary and black pepper (glaze ingredients) to a small mixing bowl and mix well with a whisk.
- Step 2: Add the ham to a large Dutch Oven cut side down on the bottom of the Dutch Oven (7 Quart or bigger) then brush this ham glaze all over the ham.
- Step 3: Cover with the lid then add to a preheated oven.
- Step 4: Bake for 15 minutes per pound.
- In the recipe photographed, I used a 10lb Bone-in ham. It just about fit in my 7.5 Quart Dutch Oven. Cooked for 2-½ Hours.
Hint: Take out of the oven half way and baste with the juices/glaze in the pot then put back to finish cooking.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Grain Mustard- instead of spicy brown mustard, or you could use Dijon mustard.
- Dark Brown Sugar - instead of light brown.
- Fresh Thyme - you could add this with the rosemary.
- Honey Glaze - use honey instead of maple syrup.
- Green Onions - Mix into the glaze.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
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How to store leftovers
Once the Dutch Oven Ham has cooled completely, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
It will freeze well. Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
Mel's kitchen notes
Leftover ham has a million different uses. Even though we're a small family I love to cook a huge ham so that I have leftovers and can make sandwiches or another meal that uses ham.
Frequently asked questions: FAQs
We like mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, dressing (or stuffing) potatoes au gratin, green beans... you get the picture.
I used bone-in spiral-cut ham. But you could use a whole ham, boneless ham if you prefer.
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Dutch Oven Ham
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Ingredients
- 10 Pounds Bone-In Spiral Cut Ham
- ¾ Cup Maple Syrup
- ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard
- Orange Zest
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add the maple syrup, mustard, brown sugar, orange zest, rosemary and black pepper to a small mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with a whisk.¾ Cup Maple Syrup, ½ Cup Light Brown Sugar, 3 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard, Orange Zest, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
- Place the ham into the Dutch Oven (cut side down) and brush all over with the glaze until all the glaze is gone.10 Pounds Bone-In Spiral Cut Ham
- Place the lid on the Dutch Oven and place in the oven. Cook for 15 minutes per pound - or until an internal thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145°F.
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