Apricot Pecan Glazed Ham Recipes

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Take the smoked ham straight from the refrigerator and place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Add 1/2 cup of water and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, leaving the thermometer dial exposed. Place the ham in a 325 degree F oven and bake for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the dry mustard into 1 teaspoon of water and then combine with apricot preserves, pecans and ground cloves. Remove ham from oven, remove the aluminum foil, and spread the glaze mixture over the ham. Return to oven (uncovered) and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the thermometer registers 135 degrees per pound. When finished roasting, allow the ham to stand covered for 10 minutes before carving.