Here’s a clear guide to honey-glazed ham—sweet, savory, and perfect for dinner or special occasions.
1. What It Is
Honey-glazed ham is a cooked ham coated with a honey-based glaze, often including brown sugar, mustard, or spices, then baked to create a caramelized, sticky crust. It can be pre-cooked (most store-bought hams) or raw/cured.
2. Ingredients for a Simple Glaze
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
- Optional: 1 tsp cinnamon or cloves for extra warmth
3. Basic Method
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Prepare the ham: If pre-cooked, score the surface in a diamond pattern so the glaze seeps in.
- Make the glaze: Mix honey, brown sugar, mustard, and optional spices.
- Apply glaze: Brush over the ham generously.
- Bake: Place ham in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and bake ~10–12 minutes per pound, basting with glaze every 20–30 minutes.
- Finish: Remove foil in the last 20 minutes to let the glaze caramelize and become sticky.
- Rest & slice: Let sit 10–15 min before slicing.
4. Tips
- For extra flavor, add apple juice or orange juice to the glaze for moisture.
- Cloves studded into the ham add a classic holiday flavor.
- Don’t skip the resting period—keeps the ham juicy.
If you want, I can also give a quick 3-ingredient honey-glazed ham recipe that’s ready in under an hour for a smaller ham. It’s super simple and still tastes amazing.
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