Delicious Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday feast or special occasion with this stunning recipe for Delicious Glazed Ham. Featuring a perfectly roasted, bone-in ham adorned with a delectable homemade glaze, this show-stopping dish combines the deep sweetness of brown sugar, rich honey, and tangy Dijon mustard with the subtle warmth of cloves and a hint of fruitiness from pineapple juice. The ham is beautifully scored in a diamond pattern and studded with whole cloves for added aroma and visual appeal, creating a mouthwatering caramelized crust that’s basted to perfection. Ready in just over two hours, this tender, juicy centerpiece is ideal for feeding a crowd while filling your home with irresistible aromas. Perfectly balanced in flavor and easy to prepare, this glazed ham pairs wonderfully with classic sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and buttery rolls for a meal your guests won’t soon forget.
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Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 20 pieces whole cloves
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Step 2
Remove the ham from any packaging and place it in a large roasting pan, cut side down.
Step 3
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4 inch deep.
Step 4
Insert a whole clove into each diamond intersection on the surface of the ham.
Step 5
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and pineapple juice.
Step 6
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the ingredients are well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
Step 7
Let the glaze simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove it from heat.
Step 8
Brush a generous amount of glaze over the entire surface of the scored ham.
Step 9
Cover the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil and place the ham in the preheated oven.
Step 10
Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, basting with the glaze every 20-30 minutes.
Step 11
Remove the foil for the last 20-30 minutes of cooking to allow the ham to caramelize.
Step 12
Once the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven.
Step 13
Allow the glazed ham to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Step 14
Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful, tender ham with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (4135.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6384.1 |
| Total Fat 212.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 2177.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 44981.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 314.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 309.9g | |
| Protein 762.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 380.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 34.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 10248.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories