Tennessee Baked Ham
Tennessee Baked Ham features a flavorful cornmeal crust and savory brown sugar glaze, making it a hearty centerpiece perfect for family gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak the ham overnight in cold water.
- Drain and wipe the ham dry.
- Mix cornmeal with brown sugar and pepper.
- Add enough water to make a clay-like paste.
- Place the ham in a shallow baking pan.
- Cover the ham with the cornmeal paste, about 1 inch thick.
- Roast in a preheated moderate oven at 350°F for 4 hours or until the meat registers 170°F on a thermometer.
- Add a little boiling water to the pan but do not taste.
- Remove the ham from the oven.
- Strip off the cornmeal paste and skin.
- Sprinkle the ham with dry bread crumbs.
- Return the ham to the oven and bake until brown.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
278
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).