Recipes for this dish incorporate the soda into the glaze with other ingredients, including mustard and brown sugar. The end result is a juicy, caramelized ham that’s salty, smoky and sweet.

Rub the ham with 1 tablespoon of oil to help it brown, then pour 1 cup of Coca-Cola around the bottom of the pan to keep the ham moist during baking. Bake the Ham: ...

Bring Coca-Cola, lime juice, brown sugar and peppers to a boil in a small nonreactive saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until syrupy and reduced to about 1 1/3 cups, 5 to ...

Taking the time to find a hand-cured, bone-in, fully cooked ham with natural juices is well worth the effort. Not only does the ham have a better natural flavor, but also it will be less processed.