How to Make Coca Cola Ham Recipe (2024)

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Coca Cola Ham

I learned how to make a Coca Cola ham recipe many years ago. When I tasted one baked like this I found it to have a very goodtaste. Not knowing at my first taste that it had been basted with CocaCola, of course, I had to know how my friend baked this ham. Now I havealways been fond of Coca Cola, especially when I was young. We never hadsoft drinks in our home all the time back then; that was a luxury wecouldn’t afford. When we had a special event like a family reunion, thenwe would have a few extra Coca colas left; these were the very littlebottles (I think around 6 ounces). If I was able to have one of these Iwould sip on it ever so slowly to try and make it last. It was so goodin the hot summer!

How to Make a Classic Coca Cola Ham Recipe

When I first learned how to make a Coca Cola ham recipe, cooking anything with Coca Cola was a whole newidea for me. I do not know who came up with the idea of enhancing foodflavors with this product but it really does work. If you ask me how tobake a ham, I would have to suggest you at least try using this softdrink. I think it does so well with ham because it seems to cut the fatand salt taste often associated with this meat.

As we call it, co*ke was first made in the South; a place wherefood is just a part of the culture. It is no surprise that someonequickly incorporated this favorite drink into the Southern cuisine. Iuse to have a problem mixing something sweet with food that was notsupposed to be sweet. My friend learned how to make a Coca Cola hamrecipe and at first I thought it was a joke as she often joked. Then I thought about how we use totake co*ke syrup for an upset stomach (When I was young and worked atthe supermarket, if anyone got an upset stomach, instead of sending ushome we were given a dose of co*ke syrup; instantly it was better) Mynarrow thinking expanded to “why not cook with it?

HOW TO MAKE COCA COLA HAM RECIPE

How to Make Coca Cola Ham Recipe

NOTE: I usually buy my hams when they are on sale at the local market. They will slice them “free” which makes nice neatly cut servings. For this reason I do not “score” the ham but instead I tuck the whole cloves between the slices; then I top with pineapple slices and cherries.

CLASSIC co*kE HAM RECIPE

Classic co*ke Ham Recipe

Fully cooked ham (5 pounds)
1 Cup Classic Coca Cola
1 Cup dry vermouth (Bourbon or other favorite)
½ Cup fresh orange juice
½ Cup honey
½ Teaspoon ground cloves
½ Teaspoon dry mustard
½ Cup powdered sugar
Fresh pineapple strips and sugar coated grapesOPTIONAL GARNISH

Preheat oven to 325F degrees.

Pour Coca Cola over the ham; bake 45 minutes basting every 15 minutes.

Combine and blend vermouth, orange juice, honey, cloves and mustard.

Pour vermouth mixture over the ham.

Bake and continue basting every 15 minutes for 35 minutes.

Remove ham from oven:INCREASE OVEN TEMPERATUREto 450F degrees.

Sift powdered sugar over the ham; bake 10 minutes until glazed.

Serves 8.

CHERRY GLAZED HAM RECIPE

This delicious cherry glazed ham recipe is a Coca Cola ham recipe made with cherry co*ke. It makes a great holiday presentation.

1 Precooked ham
1 Jar cherry preserves (10 ounces)
¼ Cup cherry co*ke
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ Teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

In a saucepan combine preserves, cherry co*ke, corn syrup, cinnamon,nutmeg and cloves; bring to a boil while stirring for a couple minutes.

Trim skin off of ham and score top; spoon some of the cherry mixture over the top and place in the oven.

Bake until internal temperature reaches 145F degrees; baste with sauce occasionally while baking.

CRANBERRY SAUCE RECIPE

A thick slice of Coca Cola ham with this cranberry sauce recipe makes a nice presentation for holiday dinner.

1 Can whole cranberry sauce
1 Can pineapple chunks drained
1 Small jar maraschino cherries drained
½ Cup co*ke

Place co*ke and cranberry sauce over low heat until cranberry sauce melts.

Add in drained pineapple chunks and drained cherries; cook until hot.

To serve, cut a slice of hot baked ham and spoon hot cranberry sauce recipe in the middle of ham.

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Why pour co*ke on ham? ›

WATCH: How to Glaze a Ham

Bourbon, apple juice, pineapple juice, or orange juice are delicious in a ginger ale glaze. Cola adds caramel sweetness to a ham glaze and can stand up to other strong ingredients like bourbon and cloves. If you'd rather not cook with alcohol, use apple juice instead.

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How do you make ham better? ›

Add 1/2-3/4 of a cup of wine or stock to the pan (you don't want the ham swimming in liquid) and throw some aromatics in there—a few whole cloves, some star anise, and cinnamon sticks are all good options. Cover the ham with foil and place in a 250-degree oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 100℉.

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How do you cook a precooked ham? ›

The goal is to reheat the ham without drying it out. The best way to do this is to place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Add water to the bottom of the pan and cover the whole thing tightly with foil. Bake at 325F for 16-20 minutes per pound, until a meat thermometer registers 135F.

What is the best way to cook country ham? ›

Oven Cooking: After washing and soaking is complete:

Add 4-5 cups water in the foil before sealing. Place foil-wrapped ham on a shallow tray or pan for support. After completing method (A) or (B), your ham is now ready for the oven. Pre-heat to 300°F and bake 20 minutes per lb. or until 163°F internal temperature.

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Does co*ke remove salt from ham? ›

Cured country hams can be cooked with sweet beverages, like ginger ale, champagne, or, in this case, Coca-Cola, to counteract their salty character.

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Why cook meat in co*ke? ›

This fizzy drink's acidity level is high, so it also acts as a fantastic meat tenderiser. Most effective meat marinades include some type of citrus or vinegar acid, to break down some of the proteins in the meat. So, co*ke does the same.

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What makes ham taste better? ›

Peach preserves, hot pepper jelly, and maple syrup work as sweet bases for glazes that add sheen as well as distinct flavor. Tasty additions such as aromatics, herbs, and spices switch up a traditional ham and make it truly memorable.

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What keeps ham moist? ›

Wrap the ham tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil: This will help to keep the ham moist by preventing air from getting to it. Store the ham in the refrigerator: Keeping the ham in the refrigerator will slow down the drying process by reducing the amount of evaporation that occurs.

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What happens if you don't cover ham with foil? ›

If you don't cover your ham while cooking it will quickly dry out. Instead: Put some aluminum foil over your ham while it's cooking. It is recommended that the ham is covered for at least half of the cooking process and only removed during the last half when you glaze it.

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Does ham get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

Editor's Tip: For a fall-apart tender ham, let it cook longer; 10 to 12 hours on low. This method is perfect for families who prefer a more casual dinner of shredded hot ham and roll sandwiches.

How do you tell if a precooked ham is done? ›

Regardless of the bone, uncooked hams need to cook to 145°F for food safety. The pre-cooked hams need to heat to 140°F for adequate food safety. The guidelines below provide a timetable of expected cook time for ham, but use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature for the respective hams.

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How many hours do you cook a precooked ham? ›

Approximate cooking time for precooked ham, depending on size:

5-lb. precooked ham: 1 hour 30 minutes–2 hours.
7-lb. precooked ham: 2 hours–2 hours 45 minutes.
10-lb. precooked ham: 2 hours 30 minutes–3 hours.
15-lb. precooked ham: 3 hours 45 minutes–4 hours 30 minutes.

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How many minutes do you cook a precooked ham? ›

Cut the ham free from the package, cover it in foil and reheat it to a good serving temperature. Cooking it at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes per pound should do the trick, depending on the type of ham (whole or half, bone-in or no bone ― these specifics are outlined here).

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How to cook packaged country ham slices? ›

Add a small amount of water & cola to your skillet (optional) and place your ham slice in the skillet. Cook slowly on medium high heat. Turn slices frequently over the next 4-8 minutes. Do not over-fry your ham for the best result.