Low Sodium Delicious Glazed Ham

Elevate your holiday centerpiece with this Low Sodium Delicious Glazed Ham, a perfect balance of bold sweetness and subtle spice that’s big on flavor but light on salt. This tender bone-in ham is beautifully coated in a rich, homemade glaze made from honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Decorated with juicy pineapple slices and bright maraschino cherries, this visually stunning dish is roasted to perfection, creating a glossy, caramelized finish. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests while keeping your sodium intake in check. Serve it with your favorite sides for a flavorful, guilt-free feast that blends indulgence with healthy cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 5 pounds Bone-in ham
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 6 slices Pineapple slices, canned in water
• 6 pieces Cherries, maraschino without stems

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and black pepper.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife, about 1/4 inch deep.

Step 7

Arrange the pineapple slices over the surface of the ham and secure each slice with a toothpick. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.

Step 8

Brush half of the glaze mixture evenly over the ham and cover the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 9

Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 10

After 1 hour, remove the foil and brush the remaining glaze over the ham.

Step 11

Continue to bake, uncovered, for another 45-60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the pan juices, until the ham is fully heated through and the glaze is caramelized.

Step 12

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy your low sodium, deliciously glazed ham!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3271.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4464.8

Total Fat 137.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1247.4mg	0%
Sodium 28656.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 285.8g
Protein 480.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.2mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 7192.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 44.1%

Carbs: 27.5%