Coca Cola Ham Recipe

Place ham in a dutch oven. Place onions rings on top and around ham and pour cola over the top. Cover, leaving lid slightly ajar, and bring to a boil. Immediately lower heat to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Turn ham over and cook an additional 20 minutes.

Remove from pot and reserve 2 tablespoons of the liquid. Let ham cool slightly, about 15 minutes and preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Line a baking pan with nonstick foil.

Place ham in prepared baking pan. Score the ham in a diamond pattern. Poke holes with a sharp knife in the center of each diamond and insert a clove.

For the glaze, combine 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, molasses , ground mustard powder , and brown sugar until smooth. Brush evenly over the top of the ham , taking care not to dislodge the cloves.

Bake about 10 minutes until glaze is bubbly and browned. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings Coca Cola Ham Recipe Photo © 2006 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc.