Paleo Honey-Glazed Roast Ham

Delight your taste buds with this Paleo Honey-Glazed Roast Ham, a showstopping centerpiece perfect for holiday feasts or special gatherings. This recipe takes a classic bone-in, skin-on ham and elevates it with a luscious glaze made from raw honey, coconut sugar, Dijon mustard, and fresh orange juice. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, the glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a golden, sticky crust that pairs perfectly with the ham’s tender, juicy interior. The recipe is naturally paleo, free of refined sugar, and surprisingly easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time followed by a slow roast for ultimate flavor. Serve this masterpiece with your favorite paleo-friendly sides for a memorable meal that’s as nourishing as it is indulgent. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, this honey-glazed ham is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:165 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in, skin-on ham
• 1.5 cups raw honey
• 0.5 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove any plastic from the ham and, using a sharp knife, score the skin in a crisscross pattern but do not cut deep into the meat. This helps in soaking up the glaze.

Step 3

Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan, flat side down, and set aside while you prepare the glaze.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the raw honey, coconut sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and fresh orange juice.

Step 5

Add the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.

Step 6

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well blended. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes to slightly thicken.

Step 7

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before applying it onto the ham.

Step 8

Use a brush or spoon to coat the ham evenly with a generous layer of the honey glaze.

Step 9

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 10

Bake for about 2 hours, basting with the honey glaze every 30 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and increase the oven's temperature to 400°F (205°C).

Step 12

Continue to roast for an additional 20-30 minutes until the glaze is golden and caramelized, and the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).

Step 13

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before carving.

Step 14

Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy your moist and flavorful Paleo Honey-Glazed Roast Ham.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4432.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7651.8

Total Fat 206.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1995.8mg	0%
Sodium 46566.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 603.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 532.5g
Protein 763.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 418.9mg	0%
Iron 32.9mg	0%
Potassium 9382.1mg	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: 25.4%

Protein: 41.7%

Carbs: 32.9%