Golden Praline Ham
Elevate your holiday feast or special occasion with the show-stopping **Golden Praline Ham**—a delectable blend of sweet and savory flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. This stunning centerpiece starts with a tender, fully cooked bone-in ham, which is scored to allow its rich praline glaze to infuse every bite. The glaze, made with a luxurious mix of brown sugar, honey, butter, and Dijon mustard, is enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves and finished with finely chopped pecans for a delightful crunch. Roasted to golden, caramelized perfection, this ham is easy to prepare with just 15 minutes of hands-on time and turns into a culinary masterpiece after a few hours in the oven. Perfect for gatherings, the Golden Praline Ham serves 10 hungry guests and pairs beautifully with all your favorite side dishes. Whether it’s Easter, Christmas, or Sunday dinner, this recipe guarantees unforgettable flavor that shines on every table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 7 pounds bone-in ham (fully cooked, unsliced)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.75 cup pecans (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. If necessary, trim any excess fat from the surface, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife, cutting about 1/4 inch deep. This will allow the glaze to penetrate the meat.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, butter, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, ground cloves, and water. Cook and stir until the ingredients are melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped pecans to create the praline glaze.
Brush the praline glaze generously over the ham, making sure to coat the scored surface evenly.
Cover the ham loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, basting with additional glaze every 30 minutes. If the glaze thickens too much, add a tablespoon of water to thin it slightly.
After 1 1/2 hours, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the ham is golden and caramelized on the surface.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your Golden Praline Ham!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 248.9 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.2 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1808 mg | 603% | |
| Sodium | 38847 mg | 1689% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.8 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.1 g | ||
| Protein | 676.7 g | 1353% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 29.4 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 9204 mg | 196% | |
*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.
