Southern Style Cola Ham
This southern style cola ham is both simple and sweet! With only 5 ingredients and a classic flavor, this ham is perfect for any special occasion!
Servings: 30 servings
Ingredients
- 1 can sliced pineapple 20 oz
- 1 half fully cooked smoked ham
- 2 cups cola beverage of choice
- 1 can cooked sweet potatoes
- 1 sprig parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place ham in a shallow 9x12 inch baking dish.
- Arrange sliced pineapple on ham and secure with wooden toothpicks.
- Pour cola over ham and place in the oven.
- Bake ham for 15 min per lb, occasionally basting with pan juice.
- When there is 30 min left of baking time, add sweet potatoes to the pan with juices and return to the oven.
- Remove to a warm platter and let stand for 20 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with sweet potatoes and hot ham drippings!
Notes
- Although 15 minutes per pound is recommended, cooking times may vary so check the ham regularly to prevent burning!
- Spiral sliced hams will dry out faster than whole hams so be sure to baste regularly to maintain moisture!