Pecan-Baked Ham Recipe

In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, and five-spice powder with the butter. Mix until you have a fine, crumbly mixture.

Rub this mixture generously over the ham, patting the crust firmly with your hands to help it adhere.

Scatter the onions in the bottom of a heavy roasting pan and add about 2 cups of water.

Place the ham on the bed of onions in the roasting pan. Slide the pan into the oven and roast for about 2 hours.

Keep an eye on the pan liquid during roasting; as the water evaporates, add a bit more to ensure the bottom doesn't dry out. The ham is ready when a noticeable glaze has formed on the outside.

The pecan mixture and the pan drippings will create a sauce as it roasts. Once the ham is sliced, pour this sauce over the pink rounds. If the sauce seems too thin, you can pour it into a saucepan and reduce it over heat until it reaches your desired consistency.