holiday ham

A holiday ham is a large cut of pork, usually cured or smoked, served as the centerpiece of festive meals—especially Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving in the United States.

The ham is typically glazed with brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup and baked until caramelized: She spent all morning preparing the holiday ham.

Unlike everyday deli ham, a holiday ham is a whole or half leg meant to feed a gathering.