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.
In 2013, I showed you a plate highlighting the Turkey & Dressing, Hashbrown Casserole, Green Beans, and Sprite Biscuits.
This year (2014), I thought I’d share with you my recipe for Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham that I serve with Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Green Beans, and Angel Biscuits.
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.
Disposable aluminum pans make this a breeze, but you can also use a 9×13 cake pan for this ham and cover 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.
Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Baked Ham
Ingredients
- Spiral Sliced Pre-Cooked Ham
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 1/2 cup Coke
Instructions
- Mix the brown sugar and coke in a small bowl
Spread over ham placed in a baking dish or roaster 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!)
Recipe Notes
*Note: You can also add pineapple slices or crushed pineapple to this dish
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
It sounds delicious. It would be great for Easter.
Tracy Webb says
What time is dinner? Looks so good, we make sprite biscuits. Love them.
Fee Roberts says
This looks so amazing! I love ham for Easter!
Jessica Davis says
This 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
This would be a good recipe for Easter dinner
Sarah L says
I enjoy a good ham. This looks like a recipe I would like.
Judy Cox says
This really sounds quite delicious and different. I will try this for my Easter supper~~
Margot C says
Oh my yes, a Southern gal’s staple. My mom made it with Dr. Pepper though!
DEb Pelletier says
Sounds great for Easter dinner. Thanks. 🙂
Casey Garvey says
I love the cherry coke ham. This looks easy, yummy and a great tomorrow night meal!
Molli Taylor says
oohhh i think this is how my aunt used to do hers! looks great!
Dana Rodriguez says
This sounds delicious. I have made meatballs with Coke but never ham.
Calvin says
I think this would make a flavourful ham, glazed ham is really nice
Meghan Buchman says
Looks so yummy!
janetfaye says
The Brown Sugar and Coke Glazed Ham looks so good. I will have to make this, maybe for Easter dinner.
Linda Szymoniak says
I’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
I 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
Sounds delicious! Can i use crockpot instead of the oven? If so, how long should I cook it for?
Donna Bohannon says
If you do use the cherries and pineapple how do you add it?
chrishelle reed says
you pin the cherries down with toothpicks. that holds the pineapple up to.
Mia says
Use toothpicks and secure maraschino cherries and pineapple slices to ham when baking..that’s what I plan on doing
Jerry Marquardt says
The 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
Looks good
Sonya Morris says
Looks delicious!
Susan Smith says
his looks like it would be delicious! We love ham and always have Coke in the fridge.
Kaycee says
That looks absolutely fabulous! Thanks for sharing! I love finding new ways to cook things!
April says
I must try this! It looks delicious!
rusthawk says
Interesting! This is a new technique for me. We love ham and I will try this!
sheila ressel says
Very interesting….would never have imagined using coke on ham but I’ll bet it tastes great!
Julie Hansen says
I love this recipe! My son isnt a big fan of ham but when its made like this its his favorite!
Zoey says
This looks like it would have been perfect for the holidays!
Ronit Khanna says
I 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
This recipe sounds perfect!! I will definitely use it next time I fix Ham! Thanks for sharing…I pinned the recipe, just yesterday 🙂
dominiquecloutier says
Ham 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
We 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
The does taste very good. My Dad used to make something like this when I was younger.
Bethany Monk says
That meal looks amazing. Reminds me of home.
sandy brandon (@FROGrevramb) says
I 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
I just tried this for the first time this Christmas and the ham was incredible and so moist.
Linda Szymoniak says
I 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
I 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
Very 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
This would be great for a holiday dinner!
Sharon Rooney says
This sounds really good. I have used coke and mountain dew in the crockpot on meats and they come out delicious.
Jan Lee says
Now 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
This looks delicious! I love the idea of saving the pan drippings for scrambled eggs!
Gabrielle says
I’m not a ham fan, but this sounds tasty enough to make me consider giving it a try.
slehan says
I’ve heard of coke & brown sugar for ham but have never tried it.
slehan at juno dot com
polishedish says
Looks like I found our Christmas dinner recipe!
Natalie Yarbrough says
I love glazed ham with mashed potatoes!!
Cynthia R says
We are looking forward to Christmas ham this year. Looks like an excellent way to prepare ham.
peteyrulz says
We’re having ham for Christmas dinner this year. will be trying this delicious recipe with sweet potatoes.
jalapenomamamn says
I will be making a ham soon and using this recipe.
Sounds great – thanks for sharing!
Barbara Montag
ov099 says
Oh boy does that look good…. but I’m so partial to the turkey though. So many great choices! 🙂
LDC says
YUM YUM YUM! Can’t wait to try this!!!
James Robert says
I always buy the brown sugar hams, now i can make my own. Thanks for the recipe.
marilynnawara says
Dinner 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
Honestly, 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
Never thought of this, what a great recipe. Gonna give a try this Xmas.
L. Bain says
Good 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
I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does, we’ll be having some tomorrow too! Happy Thanksgiving!
Jane says
Trying 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
Can 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
I 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
I 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
This 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
I 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
Looks 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
What 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
I 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
That does sound interesting, I’ll make a note on my recipe card to try that!
Maria says
This looks so delicious! I can just smell the ham cooking! I love that glorious smell!
Karen Puleski says
It’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 🙂