My Honey Glazed Ham recipe is packed with flavor and easy to make! This dish comes together in under 2 hours, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or any special dinner when craving a delicious ham.
Whether you’re hosting a family celebration, a holiday meal like Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving, or want to create a memorable meal, this recipe promises to deliver an impressive and incredibly delicious ham.
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Glazed Honey Ham
Ham is a classic holiday meal that everyone loves. This honey glaze takes an ordinary ham and makes it special. Sweet, sticky, and packed with flavor, it’s the kind of dish that makes people return for seconds. This ham will surely be a hit whether Christmas, Easter or just a Sunday dinner.
Ingredients
Fully Cooked Bone-In Ham
Honey
Brown Sugar
Dijon Mustard
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Cloves
Ground Nutmeg
Whole Cloves For Studding (Optional)
How to Make Honey-Glazed Ham
Honey Glaze Preparation
Mix the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and spices in a medium saucepan. Whisk the ingredients together carefully, ensuring they blend smoothly and create a uniform mixture.
Heat the glaze gently over medium heat, stirring consistently until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture becomes a glossy, aromatic syrup.
Ham Preparation
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Select a large roasting pan and place the ham inside, positioning it with the fat side facing upward. If you want a traditional presentation, use a sharp knife to score the ham’s surface in an elegant diamond pattern.
For an extra touch of classic flavor, you can stud the intersections of these diamond cuts with whole cloves.
Glazing Process
Brush approximately one-third of the prepared glaze over the entire surface of the ham, ensuring an even and thorough coating.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning during the initial cooking phase. The ham will bake for roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, with the cooking time depending on its weight—typically about 15 minutes per pound.
Every half hour, remove the foil and generously baste the ham with additional glaze. This repeated basting helps develop a deep, caramelized exterior and infuses the meat with layers of sweet flavor.
During the final 30 minutes of cooking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and create a beautiful, glossy finish.
Final Cooking and Resting
Monitor the ham’s internal temperature, removing it from the oven when it reaches 140°F. This ensures the ham is heated thoroughly while maintaining its moisture.
After removing the ham from the oven, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring each slice remains succulent and flavorful.
Serving Suggestions
Storage and Leftovers
Refrigerate the ham within two hours of cooking and store it in an airtight container.
Consumed within 3-4 days, leftover ham can be reheated gently in the oven or microwave to preserve its moisture and flavor.
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Honey Glazed Ham
Ingredients
- 1 fully cooked bone-in ham 8-10 pounds
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Whole cloves for studding optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine: honey, brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C), Place ham in a large roasting pan, fat side up
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern, Stud with whole cloves at the intersections of the diamond pattern (optional)
- Heat the glaze mixture over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth. Brush 1/3 of the glaze over the ham
- Cover ham loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (about 15 minutes per pound)
- Every 30 minutes, remove foil and baste with more glaze
- In the last 30 minutes, remove foil to allow glaze to caramelize
- Remove ham when internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C)
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before carving
- Serve with remaining warm glaze on the side
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Charlie
Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I have been meat-smoking and grilling for the past 15 years. I have an array of different smokers, thermometers, and have a love for finding the right wood and charcoal combo My favourite recipes are my EXTRA CRISPY smoked pork belly, juicy pulled pork, smoked brisket, duck poppers, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill).
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You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling recipes with you!
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