Ham It Up
Elevate your holiday or family gathering with "Ham It Up," a show-stopping bone-in spiral-cut ham glazed to perfection with a sweet and tangy blend of honey, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, and enhanced with a touch of apple cider vinegar, this easy-to-make centerpiece delivers bold flavor in every bite. Whether adorned with caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries for a retro touch or served simply on its own, this succulent ham is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off bake, "Ham It Up" is the ultimate stress-free recipe for feeding a crowd of up to 10. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any celebration that calls for an unforgettable centerpiece dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 lbs bone-in ham (fully cooked, spiral-cut)
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 6 pieces pineapple rings (optional, for garnish)
- 6 pieces maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze is smooth. Remove from heat.
Brush half of the glaze generously over the surface of the ham, making sure to get into the scored grooves if applicable.
Cover the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake the ham for 1 hour.
Remove the foil and brush the ham with the remaining glaze. If using pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, secure them to the ham with toothpicks.
Return the pan to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Slice the ham and serve warm, optionally garnished with the baked pineapple and cherries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.5 g | 256% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.7 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1334 mg | 445% | |
| Sodium | 22769 mg | 990% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.2 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 254.3 g | ||
| Protein | 483.9 g | 968% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 432 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 7594 mg | 162% | |
*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.
