Description
A delightful honey glazed ham recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for festive meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (packed)
- Honey: 1/2 cup
- Dijon mustard: 1/4 cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 1/4 cup
- Ground cloves: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the ham by placing it in a roasting pan with the cut side down and score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- Make the honey glaze by combining brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves in a saucepan and simmering until thickened.
- Apply the glaze generously to the ham, ensuring it gets into the scored cuts.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C), cover the ham with aluminum foil, and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes.
- Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serve with remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Notes
- Consider using a bone-in ham for more flavor.
- Experiment with variations like adding cayenne pepper or citrus juice to the glaze.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Let the ham rest after baking for juicier slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: honey glazed ham, holiday recipe, festive meals, easy ham recipe