Things You'll Need
Brown paper bag
Ham
2 tbsp mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
Ham is delicious whether cooked or not, but one old-fashioned way to prepare it is by baking the ham in a brown paper bag. This allegedly makes the ham extra tender and delicious, without giving it a sweet flavor many other recipes do. If you choose to bake a ham in a brown paper bag be sure to use a glue and ink-free one and never use a recycled bag from the grocery store as these could release harmful fumes when heated.
Step 1
Insert the ham into a plain (ink and glue free) brown paper bag and roll up the end to keep moisture from escaping the bag during the baking process. Place the bag inside a large baking pan.
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Step 2
Bake the ham at 325 degrees for 15 minutes per pound of ham. For a 3-pound ham, bake for 45 minutes, for example.
Step 3
Remove the ham from the paper bag and score it.
Step 4
Mix the mustard with brown sugar and slather the ham with this mixture. Bake for 30 more minutes in the baking pan without a cover.
Tip
Add cherries, pineapple chunks and cloves before baking the ham for the last 30 minutes for an exotic flavor.
Warning
The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns against using non-food-grade brown paper bags. "Do not use brown paper bags from the grocery or other stores for cooking. They are not sanitary, may cause a fire, and may emit toxic fumes." Always use brown paper bags specifically designed for cooking or storing food that are glue and ink free.
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