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Heads Up 7-Up Ham

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baked ham pre-cooked
  • ½ bottle of 7-Up or any lemon-lime soda
  • 1 can of pineapple slices reserve the juice
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • Aluminum foil for wrapping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Prepare the ham: Place the baked ham in a large roasting pan.
  • Stud with cloves: Lightly score the top of the ham in a crisscross pattern to make diamond shapes, then press a clove into the center of each diamond.
  • Add pineapple: Arrange the pineapple slices over the top of the ham. You can secure them with toothpicks if needed. 5. Pour the reserved pineapple juice over the ham.
  • Pour in the soda: Add ½ bottle of 7-Up into the bottom of the pan to help create a sweet, flavorful basting liquid.
  • Wrap in foil: Tightly cover the entire pan with aluminum foil. This helps retain moisture and prevents the ham from drying out.
  • Bake for about 15–20 minutes per pound. Since the ham is pre-cooked, you’re just heating it through and letting the flavors soak in.
  • Baste regularly: Every 30 minutes, carefully remove the foil and spoon some of the juice from the bottom of the pan over the ham, then re-cover with foil.
  • Final touch (optional): For a caramelized top, remove the foil for the last 15–20 minutes of baking and let the top brown slightly.
  • Let it rest: Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.