Easy Glazed Smoked Ham

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325℉ (160℃).

With a sharp knife, trim all the skin and all but a thin layer of fat from the ham.

(Save the skin and fat for dishes like Black-eyed Peas.)

With the tip of the knife, cut a very light diamond pattern into all surfaces of the ham.

Rub a light coating of sugar into the ham.

If you like, brush the ham lightly with the food coloring.

Bake the ham on a rack in a roasting pan until well browned and warmed through, 45 to 60 minutes.

Let the ham rest 5 to 10 minutes before carving.

Carve the ham into thin slices with a thin slicing knife.

Remove any leftover meat from the bone before storing.

Save the bone and any trimming for soups and vegetables.