Root Beer Glazed Ham

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

For a unique spin on the traditional glazed ham recipe, try this southern specialty where the secret ingredient is root beer! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Test Kitchen Approved

Root Beer Glazed Ham

Yield: 15 servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 2 hours 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bone-in fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (7 to 9 pounds)
  • 3 cups root beer
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons steak sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 2 hours.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
  3. Brush ham with some of the glaze; bake 30-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze.
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