Ginger Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday table or Sunday dinner with this irresistible Ginger Glazed Ham, a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that's guaranteed to impress. Featuring an 8-pound bone-in ham as the star, this show-stopping recipe combines the warmth of brown sugar and honey with the zesty kick of both ground and freshly grated ginger. A splash of soy sauce and apple cider vinegar adds a tangy depth, while fragrant whole cloves infuse every bite with aromatic spice. The ham is basted with a silky ginger glaze as it roasts to perfection, creating a caramelized, glossy finish that's as beautiful as it is delicious. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a fragrant oven-to-table experience, this juicy, tender ham serves up to 10, making it ideal for gatherings big and small. Pair it with your favorite sides for a meal that’s both comforting and unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in ham
- 1.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups honey
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 15 pieces cloves, whole
- 0.5 cups water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham on a roasting rack inside a large roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a crisscross pattern, cutting about 1/4 inch deep. Stud the ham with whole cloves by pushing them into the scored cuts.
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, ground ginger, grated fresh ginger, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the brown sugar dissolves and the glaze becomes smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
Brush the ham generously with about half of the ginger glaze. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours (or approximately 15–20 minutes per pound), basting with the remaining glaze every 30 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the glaze to caramelize.
The ham is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat (not touching the bone) reads 140°F (60°C).
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before carving. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining glaze from the pan.
Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 3992 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.2 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1203 mg | 26% | |
*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.
