Pumpkin Spice Sweet and Spicy Ham Rub
Recipe Collection: Main Dish
Pumpkin Spice Sweet and Spicy Ham Rub elevates your holiday meals with a gluten-free American recipe that combines the rich sweetness of brown sugar with the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice. This rub creates a mouthwatering crust on your ham, adding a unique twist to your festive feast. Perfect for enhancing your main dish, this versatile blend can also be used on roasted vegetables or grilled meats for an extra flavor boost.
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Overview
This Sweet and Spicy Ham Rub is a delightful blend of brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice, perfect for creating a flavorful crust on your holiday ham. It's a simple yet effective way to elevate your ham with a sweet and spicy kick.
Diet Type
Gluten-Free
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 16
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Teaspoons (tsp) pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) mustard powder
- 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) onion powder
- 1 Pinch freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, mustard powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper until well blended.
- Use the rub immediately or store it in an airtight container for later use.
- To apply, generously rub the mixture over a 3- to 5-pound ham, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake the ham uncovered to allow the sugar in the rub to form a delicious crust.
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Enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Spice Sweet and Spicy Ham Rub!