Classic Honey Glazed Ham
This recipe features a delicious honey glaze that perfectly complements the savory ham, resulting in a show-stopping centerpiece for any meal.
Equipment
- Oven
- Roasting pan
- Sharp knife
- Foil
- Small saucepan
- Brush
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 7-10 pounds Pre-cooked, bone-in or boneless ham about
- Honey pure, good quality is crucial
- 1-2 tablespoons Brown sugar Optional
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or ground cloves Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and place the ham, fat-side up, in a large roasting pan.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about ¼-inch deep, using a sharp knife.
Baking and Glazing
- Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and bake the ham for 1 hour to warm it through.
- While the ham bakes, gently warm honey in a small saucepan until liquid; optionally, stir in brown sugar, mustard, or cloves.
- After 1 hour, remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, and brush about 1/3 of the honey glaze generously over the scored surface.
- Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and baste with remaining glaze every 15-20 minutes for another 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) and the glaze is browned and sticky.
Resting
- Once done, remove the ham from the oven, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
For a richer glaze, you can add a splash of orange juice or apple cider to the honey mixture. Be careful not to let the glaze burn; if it starts to get too dark, tent the ham loosely with foil.