Pecan Baked Ham

By Carla

This roasted ham is smothered in brown sugar, butter, exotic spices, and pecans. Perfect for Sunday dinner or any special occasion. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 (5-pound) good quality cooked ham
• 2 medium onions, chopped

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 140mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a small bowl, mix the pecans, sugar, and five-spice powder with the butter until you have a fine, crumbly mixture. Rub generously over the ham, patting the crust with your hands.

Scatter the onions in the bottom of a heavy roasting pan and add about 2 cups of water. Place the ham on the bed of onions. Slide the pan into the oven and roast for about 2 hours, checking to make sure there's still liquid in the pan. As the water evaporates, add a bit more. The ham is done when a nice glaze forms on the outside.

The pecan mixture and the water in the pan will create their own sauce to pour over the ham after you've sliced it into beautiful pink rounds. If the sauce seems too thin, just pour into a saucepan and reduce it.