Savory Mustard Herb Ham

This Savory Mustard Herb Ham is an amazing baked ham without sugar! Stray from the traditional honey baked ham and try this easy sugar free baked ham instead. I use spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, and herbs for an amazing baked ham that goes well with any side dish!

Try pairing this Savory Mustard Herb Ham with Bone Broth Mashed Potatoes, Honey Butter Dinner Rolls, Simple Cranberry Kale Salad with Homemade Dressing, and Orange Blossom Honey Apple Pie for a complete holiday meal that the whole family will love!

A Quick Look At The Recipe

• Recipe Name: Savory Mustard Herb Ham
• Ready In: 1 hour
• Makes: 12 servings
• Main Ingredients: ham, spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, parsley
• Flavor Profile: bold, tangy ham balanced with fragrant herbs and garlic
• Dietary Info: gluten free, dairy free, eggless, no seed oils
• Difficulty: Easy!
• Why You’ll Love It: sugar free, savory twist on holiday ham!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Easy: This recipe is incredibly easy as I'm using a fully cooked ham. So, it's just making the spice rub and heating it up!
• No Sugar: Traditional baked ham is usually made with brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup. But, this baked ham without sugar is just as good if not better! If you are looking for a more traditional ham, try Apple Cider Honey Baked Ham.
• Serve with Anything: You can serve this Savory Mustard Herb Ham with so many side dishes. It goes great with salad, potatoes, bread, veggies, and more! Try it alongside Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes With Pecans, Lemon Rosemary Sourdough Bread, or Easy Stuffing Recipe.

You will love this Savory Mustard Herb Ham because this is something different from the traditional honey baked or maple brown sugar spiral-cut hams! As someone who loves ham (and I emphasize love!), I really enjoy making this take on easy sugar free baked ham!

I created this recipe for my friends at Organic Prairie using their Organic Bone in Ham, which is by far the best ham you can buy, in my opinion. Organic pork is very hard to buy, in general, but Organic Prairie offers the only organic pork I have seen and it’s amazing and so delicious!

I love baking ham for Easter, Christmas or special occasions for the main dish because it is so easy. Organic Prairie’s Bone in Ham comes fully cooked, so all you have to do mix up this amazing spice rub and heat it up in the oven for a simple Easter dinner that is so good!

This amazing baked ham without sugar is a delicious main course to your holiday dinner. I am going to be making this ham along with Strawberry Balsamic Broccoli Salad, Sourdough Crescent Rolls, and Honey Lemon Apple Pie for our Easter dinner this year!

Ingredients

• Ham: I use Organic Prairie Bone In Half Ham that's fully cooked, making this recipe super easy!
• Spicy Brown Mustard: Use your favorite organic spicy brown mustard.
• Garlic: I used organic garlic cloves, but minced garlic works too!
• Parsley: Organic fresh parsley is optional, but I use this for serving as it makes it look pretty.
• Oranges: Same for oranges, totally optional, but it makes a beautiful presentation and I like a little fresh juice on my ham.

*For a full list of ingredients and measurements, visit the recipe card below.

Baker's Tips

• Make sure the ham is fully thawed before baking; plan ahead (4–6 hours per pound in the fridge).
• Preheat your oven to 350°F before putting the ham in, to ensure even heating.
• Rub the spice-mustard mixture by hand to ensure it gets into all the crevices of the ham.
• If you want to use a large roasting pan instead of Dutch oven, you can do that too. You'll still just want to cover it with aluminum foil.
• Use an instant-read thermometer and pull the ham when its internal temp is around 140°F.
• Let the ham rest for a few minutes after baking before slicing — this helps the juices redistribute.
• If making ahead, you can reheat on the day of, but try to do minimal reheating so the ham stays moist.

How to Make Savory Mustard Herb Ham

1. Make sure your Organic Prairie Ham is thawed. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add the ham to a 5.5-quart Dutch oven or baking dish, cut side down. In a small dish, add the salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme and mix together. Set aside.

2. In another small dish, add the spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, and garlic cloves. Stir together. Add in the spices and stir together.

3. Using your hands, rub the spice mix over the entire ham. Cover the ham with foil lightly. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the internal temperature is 140°F.

4. Remove foil and turn oven to 400°F and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, to brown the ham.

Recipe FAQ's

What to Serve With Savory Mustard Herb Ham

• I love serving this ham with Roasted Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes With Pecans.
• If you're looking for a classic side, try Bone Broth Mashed Potatoes for a twist on a favorite.
• Fresh bread always goes great with this and it's also perfect for leftover ham as you can use it for sandwiches. I love Sourdough Irish Soda Bread or Lemon Rosemary Sourdough Bread with this savory ham!
• A side salad like Simple Green Salad with Homemade Dressing or Kale Apple Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing is perfect with this main dish.

Ways to Use Leftover Ham

• Make sure to save that ham bone and use it to make Ham Bone Soup.
• Use leftovers to make ham sandwiches.
• Add into mac and cheese along with veggies to make it into a meal.
• Add into Fluffy Scrambled Eggs With Sour Cream along with onions and bell peppers to make a scramble.
• Enjoy along with Lemon Herb French Fries and a Simple Green Salad with Homemade Dressing for an easy dinner.

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