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The salty and sweet combination of cola, sugar and ham are just right. Recently, I created a lower-carb version of the classic Cola Ham that tastes just as great and has no artificial sweetener aftertaste.

Welcome to my kitchen and let’s bake a Cola Ham with fewer carbs than the original recipe.

Equipment You’ll Need

roasting pan with lid, or deep-sided pan like a 9 x 13
aluminum foil if pan has no lid
measuring spoons (I use these measuring scoops all the time!)
medium saucepan
whisk for sauce

Ingredients You’ll Need

9-10 pound pre-cooked, spiral-sliced, bone-in ham, preferably with no existing glaze
1 cup brown sugar substitute (I use this one from Truvia brand.)
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 can Olipop Cola (or try Cherry Cola or Doctor Goodwin)

**A note about OliPop. You may not be familiar or this product may not be in your area. I discovered it last year and fell hard for the line of healthy sodas. They are full of fiber and prebiotics. (Don’t drink more than one a day because they do “work,” if you know what I mean.) They taste great! I have many favorites. You may find these both in the refrigerated and shelf sections of the store. Check the can to see whether the product needs to be refrigerated.

Mrs. Katie of Heritage Ways

Cola Ham, Lower-Carb

The salty and sweet combination of cola, sugar and ham are just right. Let's make a lower-carb version that tastes just as great and has no artificial sweetener aftertaste.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

9-10 pound bone-in, spiral-sliced, pre-cooked ham
1 cup brown sugar substitute
2 T Dijon mustard
1 10-oz can OliPop healthy soda, Cola flavor

Equipment

1 roasting pan with lid or deep-sided baking sheet
1 medium saucepan
aluminum foil if roaster has no lid
measuring spoons

Method

Place ham in roasting pan, discarding all packaging as well as the glaze packet. You won't need that.
In saucepan, combine brown sugar substitute, mustard and cola. Whisk over medium heat. Bring to slight boil, then turn down to simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk occasionally.
Pour half of sauce mixture over ham. Cover with lid or foil.
Bake in 350F oven for one hour.
Remove from oven. Pour remaining sauce over ham. Return to oven, covered. Bake for 30 more minutes.
Remove from oven. Using measuring scoop, or spoon, baste ham. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.

Easter is near and many folks are thinking about an Easter Menu.

In addition to this Cola Ham, may I suggest a few sides or salads? Try these anytime but these recipes like to shine in springtime.

Pineapple Cheese Salad or Three Bean Salad….or both! (video tutorial)

Classic Potato Salad (video tutorial)

Five Cup Fruit Salad (video tutorial)

Classic Hashbrown Casserole (video tutorial)

Pineapple Casserole (printable recipe)

Frozen Fruit Salad (printable recipe)

Southern Tea Punch, or Fruit Tea (printable recipe)

Corn Light Bread (printable recipe)

A video tutorial for Cola Ham, Lower-Carb Version is found at the Heritage Ways membership site.

Cola Ham, Lower-Carb Style

Equipment You’ll Need

Ingredients You’ll Need