This Rosemary & Mustard Crusted Baked Ham is a wonderful departure from the sickly sweet hams of your childhood. This savory and delicious roasted ham is going to be a hit whether you enjoy it on a weeknight or for a special occasion or event with family and friends.
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I don’t make baked ham very often. I’m not really sure why. I like ham, it’s just not something that pops into my head when I’m planning my weekly shopping list. Months or even years will go by without me feeling the urge – but when I do, I normally prefer a sweet glaze on it.
In fact my favorite baked ham recipe is from Nigella Bites cookbook and it’s the coca-cola ham. You simmer it in cola and onions for a few hours, then remove it and slather it with molasses, brown sugar, cloves and mustard powder and bake for an hour until crispy and sticky. SO. GOOD. When I do make that baked ham, I always serve it with her sweet corn custard from the same book, which is also amazing.
Anyway, they were practically giving hams away at the grocery store the other day and I couldn’t pass one up. Obviously my usual preferred methods for baked ham weren’t going to work for a keto version, so I had to come up with something different. Being that the winters are mild here in SC, my rosemary bush is thriving so I picked a bunch of that and chopped it up. I love mustard with ham, so in it went along with some mayo. Then some minced garlic, and freshly ground pepper and my paste was made.
I slathered it on the smoky caramel colored skin and popped it into the oven at 300 degrees for 5 hours (for a 19lb ham). This Rosemary & Mustard Crusted Baked Ham was really, really good! Not necessarily a groundbreaking combination – but there’s something to be said for simplicity. I just may have a new favorite way to eat ham, and I have a feeling it will be making it onto our table a lot more often from now on…
This Rosemary & Mustard Crusted Baked Ham has been on this website for over 10 years, and since that time, many have made and loved it. It is a simple, but delicious baked ham recipe that has stood the test of time – I hope you’ll try it and let us know what you think in the comments!
Side Dish Suggestions for Ham
Better Than Potatoes Cauliflower Mash
Best Mashed Potatoes – Gimme Some Oven (not low carb)
Rosemary & Mustard Crusted Baked Ham
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
A savory baked ham recipe that is surprisingly delicious and perfect for keto or low carb diets.
Ingredients
- 1 cup prepared mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 smoked ham – Mine was 19 pounds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Place your ham in a roasting pan fat side up. Slather generously with your mustard mixture. Pour about 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the pan and place in a preheated 300 degree oven. Bake for about 15 minutes per lb. uncovered.
- Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 285 minutes
- Category: keto main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 308
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
Daniel says
Do you think that you could cook this ham in a pressure cooker instead?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Sure, but it wouldn’t have the nice crust on the outside – still delicious though!
Kirstie says
Hi Melissa,
I just wanted to tell you that I have made this recipe about 8 times since you posted it, and love it EVERY TIME. This is the only way that I make ham now, and I even shared it with my mom, who usually does the sugary glaze recipe. She loves it too. Great job!
Yvonne Escobar says
Do you cook it uncovered the entire time?
Mellissa Sevigny says
yes!
Shannon says
Just made this for Easter yesterday and it was a BIG HIT! I did have to cook ham for about twice as long as recipe indicated, but it was well worth the extra time. Thank you!
Leslie Kirchner says
Finally a ham recipe without sweetness …..thank you thank you….
Mellissa Sevigny says
You’re welcome Leslie, this really was delicious, I need to make it again soon!
Jenna Henschel says
I am pinning a ton of your recipes to try. I have been on the LC/GF lifestyle for about 3-4 months now and I am already getting bored. Your recipes look amazing and I can’t wait to try them out for myself! Keep them coming!
Mellissa Sevigny (sevimel) says
Thanks Jenna! I hope you enjoy the recipes – I know what you mean about looking for something new after a few months! It can be hard to stay the course when you are bored with all your old stand-by’s! Try the cauliflower puree – it’s one of my favorites!!!
Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says
This looks fabulous! I wish I would have seen this for Easter! Because that is my favorite flavor combo.
Mellissa Sevigny (sevimel) says
Thanks Alex, it’s my new fave too now!
yousef says
Yummy :)
Thanks For this Recipe
Mellissa Sevigny (sevimel) says
Your welcome, enjoy!
flamidwyfe says
Yummy! Sounds wonderful, definitely putting the ham on the menu!
Mellissa Sevigny (sevimel) says
Hope you like it!
Amanda says
You are wondermous! Thank you so much for such wonderful low carb meal ideas! Hubby and I are going on 9 weeks no carb/low carb. Down 36 lbs for me, and he’s already down a good 55+. Your meals make it easy to stick to it!!
Mellissa Sevigny (sevimel) says
That’s a lot of weight to lose in 9 weeks – Congrats! I’m honored that my recipes are playing a part in your success and I hope you enjoy the ham!
Anna says
Hmmm…I’m not sure I’m sold. I can’t help but think of sweet with the salty ham, and don’t even really like that. Well, I guess I’ll try it….since they’re giving away ham these days ;).
Mellissa Sevigny (sevimel) says
Free ham, can’t beat it! :) I love the sweet salty thing but I found the mustard/rosemary combo to be really delicious too – let me know if you try it and it wins you over or not!
Lorrie says
I tried this recipe and loved it! I’m making it again for Easter. Thanks for sharing.