Glazed Ham

Here’s a classic glazed ham recipe that’s perfect for holidays or special dinners. It’s sweet, savory, and has a beautiful caramelized finish.

🍖 Classic Glazed Ham Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7–10 lbs)

• Whole cloves (optional, for studding)

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or orange juice

• 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard (optional, for texture)

• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

• 2 tbsp butter (for richness)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Set oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Prepare the Ham:

   • Score the fat in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.

   • Optional: Stud with whole cloves at the intersections of the cuts for extra flavor and presentation.

3. Bake the Ham (First Phase):

   • Place ham in a roasting pan, cut-side down.

   • Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 15 minutes per pound (e.g., a 10 lb ham = ~2.5 hours total).

   • While it’s baking, prepare the glaze.

4. Make the Glaze:

   • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon, apple cider vinegar (or orange juice), mustards, cinnamon, cloves, and butter.

   • Heat over medium, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened (5–7 minutes).

5. Glaze and Bake (Final 30–40 mins):

   • About 30–40 minutes before ham is done, remove foil.

   • Brush glaze generously over the ham.

   • Return to oven uncovered and continue baking, brushing with more glaze every 10–15 minutes, until caramelized.

6. Rest and Serve:

   • Let the ham rest 15–20 minutes before carving.

🔪 Tips:

• Leftovers: Great in sandwiches, soups, or fried rice.

• Glaze Variations: Swap honey with maple syrup, or add a splash of bourbon or pineapple juice for a twist.