A tender, juicy, small ham perfect for two people, with simple seasoning and easy instructions — plus tips for cooking larger hams.

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Ingredients

• 1 to 1.5 lb boneless ham steak or small boneless mini ham
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons water or apple juice (for moisture)

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place the ham in a small baking dish and add 2 tablespoons of water or apple juice to the bottom of the dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, and pepper.
4. Spread the mixture over the top and sides of the ham.
5. Dot the ham with the butter for extra browning and flavor.
6. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake 15–30 minutes more, until the ham is warmed through and lightly caramelized.
8. Rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve.

Equipment

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Tips

For a larger ham (3–10 lbs):

• Temperature: Still 350°F
• Bone-in ham: Cook 15 minutes per pound
• Boneless ham: Cook 12–14 minutes per pound
• Always cover for the first half of cooking so it stays moist
• Uncover the last 20–30 minutes to brown and caramelize

Glaze ideas

• Honey + mustard
• Maple + butter
• Brown sugar + pineapple juice

How to know it’s done

Pre-cooked hams should reach 140°F internally.
Fresh (uncooked) hams need to reach 160°F.

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