Description
Honey-Glazed Ham is the ultimate centerpiece for any gathering, combining savory and sweet flavors in a stunning presentation. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms an ordinary ham into a show-stopping dish that will impress your family and friends. With its rich, caramelized glaze, this ham is perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, ground cloves, and black pepper until smooth.
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern and place it on a roasting pan.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham; reserve the rest.
- Tent with foil and bake for about 15 minutes per pound until heated through.
- Remove foil, baste with remaining glaze every 10 minutes for the last 30 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor. For added depth, consider mixing crushed pineapple into the glaze.