Even though I grew up Jewish ― and this is true ― my nickname growing up among my friends was Hambone, and this is entirely because of how much I love ham. On a trip through the American Southwest ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the soy sauce, Dr. Pepper and garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over a low heat until reduced by half, or it easily coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.

Brushing a glaze on the outside of ham before and during cooking adds moisture and flavor to the crust. Whatever you choose to coat your ham caramelizes for sticky sweetness to complement the juicy ...