This oven baked ham recipe couldn’t be any easier or more delectable.

Smoked ham is baked under a glaze of brown sugar sweetener, Dijon mustard, and a dash of orange zest for an everyday but holiday-worthy main dish.

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Glazed Ham Goodness

  • Flavor: Infused with a sweet and tangy glaze, baked ham comes out juicy and tender every time.
  • Skill Level: Just bake, glaze, and bake again. It really is that easy!
  • Prep note: Make ahead and serve it hot or cold all week long.
  • Recommended tools: A meat thermometer is the best way to tell if baked ham is cooked through.
ingredients to make Low Carb Baked Ham including ham, orange zest, Dijon mustard, and swerve.

Low-Carb Ham Lineup

Ham: Most hams are pre-cooked (AKA smoked). A bone-in ham will be more flavorful and take less time to cook but won’t yield as many servings.

Glaze: This sugar-free glaze only needs three ingredients.

Tasty Twists

  • Aromatic spices like allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, or smoked paprika will add extra festive flavor to the ham.
  • Press whole cloves into the scored intersections for a subtle flavor and visual appeal when serving.
  • Other mustards, like stone ground or yellow mustard, can work, use what’s on hand.
  • If you don’t have orange zest, a dash of orange extract works.

How to Make Low Carb Baked Ham

  1. Score the ham and bake in water in a covered dish.
  2. Whisk glaze ingredients (full recipe below) together and brush over the cooked ham.
  3. Bake uncovered until the glaze is caramelized and browned.
  4. Rest ham before serving.

Cook Time for Baked Ham

Bone-in ham: Cook for about 12-14 minutes per pound at 325˚F.

Boneless ham: Cook for about 14-16 minutes per pound at 325˚F.

*Pre-cooked ham needs to reach 140˚F, while an uncooked ham needs to reach 145˚F

Low Carb Ham Hacks

  • Score the ham 1/8” across the top so the glaze seeps into the meat.
  • Calculate how much ham per person: A boneless ham will yield 1/4 to 1/3 pound of ham per person, and a bone-in ham will yield about 1/3 to 1/2 pound of ham per person.
  • Let the ham rest before slicing it. This allows all those sweet and savory juices to recirculate back into the meat, preserving the flavor.
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Savvy Serving and Storing

Low-carb baked ham is the perfect main dish when it’s accompanied by cauliflower mash, green beans with bacon, and a tangy salad.

Keep leftover low carb baked ham in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Slices can be layered in sheets of parchment paper and placed in zippered bags and frozen for up to two months. 

Enjoy leftover ham in a sandwich with cloud bread, diced up for a zucchini frittata, or chopped up and added to a hearty soup.

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Low Carb Baked Ham Recipe

Make this baked ham recipe for a delicious entree that turns out juicy and tender every time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients  

  • 2 pounds smoked ham (whole ham)
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar or other low carb sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Score the top of the ham in a diamond pattern, making shallow cuts about ½ inch apart.
  • Place the ham in the middle of a 2 quart baking dish. Pour the water in the dish with the ham. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine Swerve brown sugar, Dijon and orange zest in a small bowl.
  • When the ham comes out of the oven, brush with the brown sugar glaze. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes more or until glaze is caramelized and starting to brown.
  • Let ham rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Keep leftover ham in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze slices in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 2839mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American

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