Spiced Baked Ham with Sweet Potatoes | Emeril Lagasse

Don’t be tempted to serve this Spiced Baked Ham just for special occasions (like Easter and Christmas). It’s simple enough to make, feeds a crowd, and everyone just loves the delicious glaze which gives it a beautifully caramelized exterior! SPICED BAKED HAM WITH SWEET POTATOES SERVES 8 1 (6 to 7 pound) cooked, bone-in, butt portion ham, rinsed and patted dry 1 loose cup dark-brown sugar, plus 2 teaspoons 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 3/4 cup Creole mustard, or other spicy, whole-grained mustard 1/2 cup dark molasses 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 3 pounds small sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon With a sharp knife, score parallel lines in a grid pattern, with cuts 1-inch apart and 1/4-inch deep, across the rounded, skin side of the ham. In a large bowl, whisk to combine 1 cup dark-brown sugar, orange juice, mustard, molasses, horseradish, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, and cayenne