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Cola-Basted Ham

SUBMITTED BY: Marc Boyer PHOTO BY: Kamarie

"This recipe calls for a pre-cooked ham, not cured or canned. It takes a bit of attention with frequent basting."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 28 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  3 Hrs 45 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 10 pounds pre-cooked ham
  • 6 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
  • 2 cups dried bread crumbs

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees (165 degrees C).
  2. Place ham fat side down in a shallow pan. Pour cola into pan 1/2 inch deep. Bake 2 to 3 hours, or until ham can easily be pierced with a fork, basting with cola every 15 minutes. Center of ham will read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) on a meat thermometer. Remove ham from pan and cool.
  3. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Cut away the rind with a sharp knife. Combine sugar, mustard, bread crumbs and enough cola to form a thick paste. Spread paste over entire ham. Place ham on roasting rack in oven and bake 45 minutes longer, basting every 10 minutes, until mustard paste has melted into a dark glaze. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before slicing.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by chynook73
I just made this for Christmas dinner for 8 guests. All I heard was "WOW!!" I used a 2-liter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2003 by MICHELLE_F
I made this ham for my in-laws at Easter this year. What a terrific idea to add cola in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2003 by MARIO HENRY
I use 7-UP instead MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by GirlyMcSparkles
WONDERFUL!!! The recipe was a complete success. One suggestion, however. SInce my hubby & I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by Kamarie
This recipe really is fantastic. The ham was so tender. I did follow the advice of others... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2003 by MOTHERMOONKARMA
I would've given this no stars if i had the choice...sorry! The "paste" was too thick - even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2004 by ANGRMK
I made this recipe for my first holiday dinner party at my new home. I followed the steps to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by chrisk
This recipe was great!! I didn't use the breadcrumbs...just used the cola for the slurry of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by JIG2255
I made a ham for the first time and used this recipe. Was it ever good. will definately use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by vampyra1
the boyfriend wanted cola ham for christmas as they did this often in his hometown in indiana.... MORE