Try this Cajun-Spiced Ham recipe as the centerpiece of your next holiday meal or Sunday dinner.
The sweet and spicy Cajun spice is a zesty swap for more traditional honey-glazed ham recipes.
Ham: You’ll need a 6-8 pound pre-cooked ham for this recipe.
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We chose the rump half.
Add herby notes with thyme, oregano, and dried lemon peel.
No dried lemon peel?
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Use 4 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel instead.
Onion and garlic powder round out the flavors.
We don’t recommend using pancake syrup.
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How to Make Cajun Ham Steaks
This Cajun ham rub can also be used on ham steaks.
Rub the spice mix onto 12-inch-thick ham slices and grill.
Ourcomplete guide to freezing hamwill help walk you through the process.
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This ham recipe also makes a great salad topping or sandwich filling.
and veggies like lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Mix gently to combine.
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Test Kitchen Tip:Here’s how to score your ham to get the flavor down deep.
Score top and sides.
Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the ham; rub it in with your fingers.
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venture to cover as much of the ham as possible with the rub.
Place the ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into the center of the ham.
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The thermometer should not touch the ham bone.
Place the roasting pan on an oven rack.
Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
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Bake for 30 minutes to 1-1/4 hours more or until the meat thermometer registers 140F.
If desired, serve the Cajun ham with maple syrup for the perfect sweet-spicy finish.
Test Kitchen Tips:Don’t have dried lemon peel?
We have an easy substitute!
Use 4 teaspoons of finely shredded lemon zest instead.
Want a weeknight-ready ham recipe?
Rub the spice mix onto 12-inch-thick ham slices and grill until heated through.
Finish the dish with a drizzle of maple syrup.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
