Honey Glazed Ham Recipe: Easy Holiday Feast Favorite

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Honey glazed ham is a tasty dish that’s perfect for holidays or special meals. It’s easy to make and will impress your guests. You can create a sweet and savory glaze using honey, brown sugar, mustard, and spices.

To make honey glazed ham, you’ll need a fully cooked ham and a few simple ingredients for the glaze. The ham is heated in the oven while you prepare the glaze on the stovetop. Then you’ll brush the glaze over the ham and finish cooking it until it’s hot and the outside is nicely caramelized.

Exact Ingredients (+ Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need for a delicious honey glazed ham:

• 1 fully cooked ham (about 8-10 lbs)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Don’t have everything? No worries! Try these swaps:

• Use maple syrup instead of honey
• Swap orange juice for apple juice
• Replace soy sauce with Worcestershire sauce
• Sub apple cider vinegar with white vinegar

For a twist, add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the glaze. You can also use whole cloves to stud the ham instead of ground cloves in the glaze.

Remember, the key is balancing sweet and savory flavors. Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your taste!

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grab a roasting pan and spray it with baking spray or insert a rack.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, mustard, juices, vinegar, garlic, and spices. Stir until smooth.

Place the ham in your prepared pan. Cut shallow slashes across the top in a criss-cross pattern.

Brush half the glaze over the ham, getting some between the slices. Cover with foil and bake for about 90 minutes.

Check the internal temperature. When it reaches 110°F, turn up the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Take the ham out, remove the foil, and brush on more glaze. Put it back in for another 15-20 minutes.

Keep an eye on it – you want the glaze to caramelize but not burn. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious honey glazed ham!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Want to make your honey glazed ham even better? Try these tips:

Score the fat in a diamond pattern before baking. This helps the glaze seep into the meat for more flavor.

Baste the ham every 20 minutes while cooking. This keeps it moist and adds more glaze flavor.

Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. This helps keep the juices inside.

For extra flavor, add some pineapple rings and maraschino cherries on top before glazing.

Leftover ham? Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months.

To reheat, wrap the ham in foil and warm it in a 300°F oven until heated through.

Use leftover ham in sandwiches, omelets, or dice it up for soups and casseroles.

Remember to save the ham bone! It’s great for making soup or flavoring beans.