How to Cook a Perfect Easter Ham

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Glazed Easter Ham

This classic recipe for glazed ham is not only delicious, but it is a beautiful dish for your Easter lunch or dinner. In three easy steps you can cook this ham studded with cloves and drizzled with a brown sugar-bourbon glaze.

Recipe: Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Glazed Easter Ham

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Step 1: Score Ham

Score the surface of your ham with shallow diamond-shape cuts. It adds a decorative edge and also ensures the outer coating of fat crisps to a rich golden brown when baked.

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Step 2: Spice Ham

Stud the ham with festive rows of aromatic cloves. Piercing a small hole first with the sharp point of a wooden skewer makes it easy to insert the cloves.

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Step 3: Glaze Ham

Spoon the glaze over the top and sides of the ham as it cools for a glistening finish. Allow at least 20 minutes of downtime before carving to lock in the juices.

Cook the Perfect Easter Ham

Brown Sugar-Bourbon-Glazed Easter Ham

Step 1: Score Ham

Step 2: Spice Ham

Step 3: Glaze Ham