Honey Baked Ham
Bring elegance and irresistible flavor to your holiday table with this Honey Baked Ham recipe, a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will become the star of any celebration. Featuring a fully cooked bone-in ham glazed with a luscious blend of honey, dark brown sugar, and a medley of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this dish is elevated with the bright zing of fresh orange juice and zest. Basted to glossy, caramelized perfection, the ham boasts a tender, juicy texture with a beautifully golden crust. Ready in just over two hours and serving up to 12 people, it’s ideal for family gatherings, Christmas feasts, or Easter dinners. Serve this stunning centerpiece alongside your favorite sides for a meal that’s as visually impressive as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham
- 1 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and place a rack in the lower part of the oven.
Remove any packaging and plastic disk from the ham, if present. Place the ham, cut side down, in a large roasting pan lined with aluminum foil.
Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours (about 10 minutes per pound).
While the ham bakes, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, orange zest, and orange juice. Stir well to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened, then set aside.
After the initial bake time, carefully remove the ham from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
Remove the foil from the ham and brush a generous layer of the glaze over the surface, making sure to get into any grooves or cuts in the ham.
Return the ham, uncovered, to the oven and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, basting with the glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is glossy, caramelized, and heated through.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7395 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.2 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.5 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2120 mg | 707% | |
| Sodium | 44324 mg | 1927% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 492.2 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 482.9 g | ||
| Protein | 764.3 g | 1529% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 9635 mg | 205% | |
*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.
