This Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham is perfect for Easter Brunch, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner, or any special occasion. It’s also great for potluck meals or dropping off when our PTO feeds the Teachers before Parent/Teacher Conference night, because it’s simple and easy to make, and goes a long way!
Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham
When it comes to a Thanksgiving Meal, we go big. When we lived in Oklahoma, we would invite several friends and their families to our home to enjoy the big meal with us. Some of them didn’t have family in the area, and we never wanted anyone to feel like they needed to spend the holiday alone. Last year, I showed you a plate highlighting the Turkey & Dressing, Hashbrown Casserole, Green Beans, and Sprite Rolls.
This year, I thought I’d share with you my recipe for Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham that I serve with Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, and Homemade Yeast Rolls.
This is a super easy recipe, with only 3 ingredients (4 if you include pineapple!). My kids LOVE it. I like that it’s a stress free item to make, you can just put it in the oven and leave it alone until it’s time to serve. The Eco-Foil pans make this a breeze. I used a 9×13 cake pan for this ham and covered it with foil. After serving and putting away the leftovers, there is still pan juices, etc that I don’t want to pour down the drain. I can take the pan outside and discard the juices in a wooded area, then toss the foil and pan in our recycle bin. Clean up complete!
Sprite Biscuits
UPDATE: Going through the comments over the years, several readers have given some great suggestions to enhance my Brown Sugar Ham Glaze recipe, which I love and appreciate!
- Try using cherry coke, instead of coke. I did, it was delicious.
- Try using Dr Pepper, instead of coke.
- Save the pan drippings in a mason jar or ice cube tray, freeze, and use when making fried or scrambled eggs, for added flavor.
- Add Cherries with the pineapple slices or crushed pineapple.
- I also make Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham for Easter Dinner, for Christmas Dinner, and other special occasions throughout the year.
- Spiral Sliced Pre-Cooked Ham
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 cup Coke
- *Note: You can also add pineapple slices or crushed pineapple to this dish
- Mix the brown sugar and coke in a small bowl
- Spread over ham placed face side down inside an Eco-Foil Pan
- Cover with aluminum foil
- Bake according to package directions (mine said 10-12 mins per pound)
- Remove from oven, and let sit on counter for 30 minutes (perfect time to bake side dishes!)
Disclosure: Thank you to Eco-Foil for sponsoring this Brown Sugar Glazed Ham Recipe post!
Eco-Foil pans are made from 100% recycled Aluminum, and they are 100% recyclable! You can find Eco-Foil at major grocery chains and mass market retailers nationwide where Handi-Foil is sold. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes. It’s the ONLY pan I use to bake hams and turkeys. I also like using them for desserts during the holiday season for a couple of reasons. 1) My baking increases, and often I need to bake things back to back. There is no time to use a dish, let the item cool, find another container to store the dish in, wash the dish, dry the dish, and re-use the dish. It takes up precious time. It’s much easier to use one of these pans that I don’t need to worry about washing and reusing. 2) We attend holiday parties or send items to school. Using one of these pans means it isn’t necessary for me to worry about getting back any of my dishes or plastic storage containers. I can take the dessert in the same pan I baked it in (they have holiday prints too!), and the hostess can recycle it when it’s empty.
These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham Recipe:
Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 11-Inch x 15-Inch Roaster with Flat Rack, Gray
Hamilton Beach 74250 Carve ‘n Set Electric Knife with Case, WhiteOXO Good Grips Silicone Basting & Pastry Brush – SmallRachael Ray Cucina Dinnerware 10-Inch x 14-Inch Stoneware Oval Platter, Cranberry RedEco Foil Ultra Giant Oval with Handle 12-Count
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Buddy Garrett says
April 4, 2018 at 10:56 pmIt sounds delicious. It would be great for Easter.
Tracy Webb says
April 1, 2018 at 4:20 pmWhat time is dinner? Looks so good, we make sprite biscuits. Love them.
Fee Roberts says
March 30, 2018 at 3:40 pmThis looks so amazing! I love ham for Easter!
Jessica Davis says
March 26, 2018 at 4:15 amThis sounds delish! We’ve always used Pepsi on ours but there’s so many ways you can go with this!! Thank you for sharing & it’s the most delish ham I’ve had yet!
LeAnn Harbert says
March 24, 2018 at 6:58 pmThis would be a good recipe for Easter dinner
Sarah L says
March 22, 2018 at 9:57 pmI enjoy a good ham. This looks like a recipe I would like.
Judy Cox says
March 22, 2018 at 2:00 pmThis really sounds quite delicious and different. I will try this for my Easter supper~~
Margot C says
March 22, 2018 at 1:57 amOh my yes, a Southern gal’s staple. My mom made it with Dr. Pepper though!
DEb Pelletier says
March 22, 2018 at 1:25 amSounds great for Easter dinner. Thanks. 🙂
Casey Garvey says
March 21, 2018 at 11:06 pmI love the cherry coke ham. This looks easy, yummy and a great tomorrow night meal!
Molli Taylor says
March 21, 2018 at 9:02 pmoohhh i think this is how my aunt used to do hers! looks great!
Dana Rodriguez says
March 21, 2018 at 6:28 pmThis sounds delicious. I have made meatballs with Coke but never ham.
Calvin says
March 21, 2018 at 4:14 pmI think this would make a flavourful ham, glazed ham is really nice
Meghan Buchman says
March 21, 2018 at 4:02 pmLooks so yummy!
janetfaye says
March 21, 2018 at 11:59 amThe Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Ham looks so good. I will have to make this, maybe for Easter dinner.
Linda Szymoniak says
March 21, 2018 at 12:56 amI’m not actually the biggest fan of Coke (we’re Pepsi drinkers at our house), but have found that using a couple of cans of Dr Pepper when I slow cooked pork had the best result! The meat was tender – falling apart without having to even use a fork. It tasted so good just as is I was hesitant to even put bbq sauce on it. I did put on a little, but wanted the Dr. Pepper taste to come through!
Sue E says
February 26, 2018 at 8:40 amI HAD to pin your Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Ham, the Hashbrown Casserole, and the Sprite Rolls! Here’s the menu for our next Thanksgiving!
Thank you for sharing!
Queenie says
November 9, 2017 at 2:01 amSounds delicious! Can i use crockpot instead of the oven? If so, how long should I cook it for?
Donna Bohannon says
October 25, 2017 at 10:18 amIf you do use the cherries and pineapple how do you add it?
chrishelle reed says
November 28, 2017 at 9:16 amyou pin the cherries down with toothpicks. that holds the pineapple up to.
Mia says
March 27, 2018 at 10:48 pmUse toothpicks and secure maraschino cherries and pineapple slices to ham when baking..that’s what I plan on doing
Jerry Marquardt says
January 4, 2017 at 8:33 pmThe Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham recipe looks astounding. I cannot wait to taste your special recipe. I thank you so much for the directions on this delicious treat.
Francine Anchondo says
January 4, 2017 at 3:39 pmLooks good
Sonya Morris says
January 4, 2017 at 1:54 pmLooks delicious!
Susan Smith says
January 4, 2017 at 11:25 amhis looks like it would be delicious! We love ham and always have Coke in the fridge.
Kaycee says
January 3, 2017 at 4:47 pmThat looks absolutely fabulous! Thanks for sharing! I love finding new ways to cook things!
April says
January 3, 2017 at 3:55 pmI must try this! It looks delicious!
rusthawk says
January 3, 2017 at 9:40 amInteresting! This is a new technique for me. We love ham and I will try this!
sheila ressel says
January 2, 2017 at 5:25 pmVery interesting….would never have imagined using coke on ham but I’ll bet it tastes great!
Julie Hansen says
January 2, 2017 at 7:15 amI love this recipe! My son isnt a big fan of ham but when its made like this its his favorite!
Zoey says
January 2, 2017 at 2:45 amThis looks like it would have been perfect for the holidays!
Ronit Khanna says
January 1, 2017 at 11:24 pmI really cannot wait to savour the taste of this delicious mouth watering recipe. The ingredients depict clearly how savouring the dish will be. Cant wait to try it out.
Elizabeth Tarlow says
January 1, 2017 at 1:25 pmThis recipe sounds perfect!! I will definitely use it next time I fix Ham! Thanks for sharing…I pinned the recipe, just yesterday 🙂
dominiquecloutier says
January 1, 2017 at 10:29 amHam is a traditional holiday food in our household and it’s my turn this upcoming year to cook! This is a great looking recipe!! Thanks for sharing!
floridagld says
December 30, 2016 at 5:03 pmWe are southern..I have relatives that have made their hams this way for decades! A bit sweet but good for a switch up.
Vickie
Nicole Carter (Weasley) says
December 29, 2016 at 3:39 pmThe does taste very good. My Dad used to make something like this when I was younger.
Bethany Monk says
December 28, 2016 at 4:50 pmThat meal looks amazing. Reminds me of home.
sandy brandon (@FROGrevramb) says
December 28, 2016 at 2:28 amI am saving this recipe. My husband always cooks our ham and it is amazing….but I have heard about cooking with a Coke and this sounds like I might be able to ‘outdo” him in the “ham” department with this recipe! LOL
Christie says
December 28, 2016 at 12:05 amI just tried this for the first time this Christmas and the ham was incredible and so moist.
Linda Szymoniak says
December 27, 2016 at 1:55 amI really don’t like the packets of glaze that usually come with a ham. I much prefer making my own glaze. I haven’t seen this one – I’ll have to try it the next time I make a ham.
Deborah Caudill says
December 22, 2016 at 6:54 pmI don’t much care for ham, but my family does. I usually get it already made, but this recipe makes it look really good. I am going to have to give it a try as soon as I either get a new range or figure out why the oven stopped working. I am a terrible cook, so it certainly hasn’t been from being used too much. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
brandidawn says
December 22, 2016 at 5:33 pmVery interesting to use coke in a recipe! I wonder what kind of difference the reader suggestion to try using Dr. Pepper makes. This looks very delish!
gracefulcoffee says
December 22, 2016 at 4:17 pmThis would be great for a holiday dinner!
Sharon Rooney says
December 22, 2016 at 3:04 pmThis sounds really good. I have used coke and mountain dew in the crockpot on meats and they come out delicious.
Jan Lee says
December 22, 2016 at 2:43 pmNow this is something I can do without any hassle 🙂 I’m all for simple and easy recipes. When you make this for any type buffet or main meal, it’s great because everyone else can bring the side dishes! I also like the foil pans for making dishes that are easy clean up 🙂 Thank you for sharing and posting!
Charity Cram says
December 21, 2016 at 11:31 pmThis looks delicious! I love the idea of saving the pan drippings for scrambled eggs!
Gabrielle says
December 21, 2016 at 11:04 pmI’m not a ham fan, but this sounds tasty enough to make me consider giving it a try.
slehan says
December 21, 2016 at 10:55 pmI’ve heard of coke & brown sugar for ham but have never tried it.
slehan at juno dot com
polishedish says
December 21, 2016 at 4:41 pmLooks like I found our Christmas dinner recipe!
Natalie Yarbrough says
December 21, 2016 at 3:32 pmI love glazed ham with mashed potatoes!!
Cynthia R says
December 21, 2016 at 3:00 pmWe are looking forward to Christmas ham this year. Looks like an excellent way to prepare ham.
peteyrulz says
December 21, 2016 at 2:07 pmWe’re having ham for Christmas dinner this year. will be trying this delicious recipe with sweet potatoes.
jalapenomamamn says
December 21, 2016 at 11:25 amI will be making a ham soon and using this recipe.
Sounds great – thanks for sharing!
Barbara Montag
ov099 says
December 21, 2016 at 8:55 amOh boy does that look good…. but I’m so partial to the turkey though. So many great choices! 🙂
LDC says
December 21, 2016 at 5:06 amYUM YUM YUM! Can’t wait to try this!!!
James Robert says
December 21, 2016 at 5:00 amI always buy the brown sugar hams, now i can make my own. Thanks for the recipe.
marilynnawara says
December 21, 2016 at 4:22 amDinner looks delicious. I’ve been debating over a turkey or ham for Christmas Day… thanks to your article, the ham just won.
Lynne B says
December 21, 2016 at 3:19 amHonestly, I’ve never baked a ham. I’ve always been intimidated by it. I’m not sure why! Your recipe seems so straightforward that I may try it for Christmas!
Lisa A Stormes says
December 21, 2016 at 2:19 amNever thought of this, what a great recipe. Gonna give a try this Xmas.
L. Bain says
November 22, 2016 at 10:52 pmGood Evening,
Came across your recipe and decided to give it try tomorrow. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks
Karen Puleski says
November 23, 2016 at 4:13 pmI hope you enjoy it as much as my family does, we’ll be having some tomorrow too! Happy Thanksgiving!
Jane says
December 27, 2015 at 4:34 pmTrying this today. I always use pineapple juice and brown sugar and I used coke with ketchup for my meatloaf but trying this today. My heart dropped when you said you dumped the drippings though. I always put the drippings in a jar and freeze them or use the in a day or two with fried eggs. Whenever we have fried eggs I put a Tablespoon or two of the drippings in with each egg and my family fights over them. Those who normally don’t like eggs will eat eggs fried in ham juice. YUM!
Leigh Ann says
March 26, 2016 at 8:58 amCan you use cheerwine (sort of like cherry coke) instead of regular coke? Also, would it work on uncut ham? I did not get a spiral cut.
Karen Puleski says
July 29, 2016 at 9:37 amI tried it with Cherry Coke and it did give a nice hint of cherry flavor. It would work on uncut as well, maybe poke some holes in it, so the flavor can seep in 🙂
Karen Puleski says
July 29, 2016 at 9:38 amI never thought to try that, but I will the next time I make it. My crew prefers scrambled eggs, but adds all sorts of things to them, so I’ll try this and see how it goes. Thanks for the suggestion!
just saying says
November 26, 2014 at 8:59 pmThis is how I cook mine, but I add cherries in syrup and use diet coke because it taste sweeter. I also started cooking mine in an oven bag 2 years ago, and it made it super moist and flavorful.
Karen Puleski says
July 29, 2016 at 9:40 amI can’t use diet products, because the artificial sweetener causes me problems with my autoimmune disease, that’s why I use coke. I did try it with cherry coke, and it was delicious as well. I made a note on my recipe card to try adding cherries too 🙂 Thanks for the suggestion!
Miz Helen says
December 9, 2013 at 11:29 amLooks like a great tasting ham and a great meal! Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this cold weather and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
April Harris (@apriljharris) says
December 9, 2013 at 10:10 amWhat a delicious looking recipe – and I love how easy it is! Thank you for sharing your Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Ham with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.
nenasinclair says
December 2, 2013 at 11:49 pmI do this myself and it’s so good! Sometimes I use Dr. Pepper instead of Coke and it’s really good, too!
Karen Puleski says
July 29, 2016 at 9:43 amThat does sound interesting, I’ll make a note on my recipe card to try that!
Maria says
December 2, 2013 at 7:52 pmThis looks so delicious! I can just smell the ham cooking! I love that glorious smell!
Karen Puleski says
July 29, 2016 at 9:44 amIt’s sooooooo good! I make this for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but also try to work it in for other special meals throughout the year 🙂