Honey Dijon Mustard Ham
Elevate your holiday dinners or special gatherings with this irresistible Honey Dijon Mustard Ham—a showstopping centerpiece that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious! This recipe features a tender, juicy bone-in ham infused with the bold flavors of honey, tangy Dijon mustard, and aromatic spices like ground cloves. The luscious glaze, enhanced by a hint of apple cider vinegar and rich brown sugar, caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a golden, shiny crust that guests won’t be able to resist. Perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, this dish pairs wonderfully with side dishes like roasted vegetables or buttery mashed potatoes. With minimal prep time and a straightforward cooking process, this oven-baked ham is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion where you want to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in ham (fully cooked)
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.333 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the ham from its packaging and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.
Score the surface of the ham by making shallow cuts in a crisscross pattern. This will help the glaze seep into the meat.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground cloves. Stir until the mixture is smooth and begins to simmer, about 3–5 minutes.
Add the butter to the glaze and stir until it melts completely. Remove the glaze from heat.
Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ham, ensuring that the entire outside is coated evenly.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or roughly 15–18 minutes per pound of ham. Baste the ham with additional glaze every 30 minutes during cooking.
Remove the foil during the last 20–30 minutes of baking to allow the glaze to caramelize and form a shiny crust on the ham.
Check the internal temperature of the ham with a meat thermometer; it should reach 140°F (60°C) when fully heated through.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 338.9 g | 434% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.7 g | 604% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2196 mg | 732% | |
| Sodium | 45406 mg | 1974% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.7 g | ||
| Protein | 769.2 g | 1538% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 10816 mg | 230% | |
*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.
