Honey Ginger Glazed Ham
Elevate your holiday table with this show-stopping Honey Ginger Glazed Ham, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This bone-in spiral-cut ham is infused with the warm, spiced aroma of whole cloves and coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, fresh ginger, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, and freshly squeezed orange juice. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an irresistibly sticky, golden crust that seals in the ham’s juicy tenderness. With minimal prep time and a simple basting routine, this delightful recipe is easy to make yet guaranteed to impress. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any special gathering, this glazed ham pairs beautifully with sides like roasted vegetables or buttery mashed potatoes. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh herbs or citrus slices, for a meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1.5 cups honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 12 cloves, whole
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the ham from its packaging and place it in a roasting pan flat side down. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.
In a medium saucepan, combine honey, grated ginger, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, and orange juice. Heat over medium until the mixture is smooth and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
Stud the top of the ham with whole cloves by pushing them into the scored pattern or evenly spacing them across the surface.
Brush a generous amount of the honey ginger glaze over the entire ham.
Cover the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the ham from drying out and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes per pound, or until an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) is reached.
Every 30 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and baste it with additional glaze to keep it moist and flavorful.
During the last 20 minutes of cook time, remove the foil, apply a final coat of glaze, and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to caramelize the glaze and create a golden, glossy finish.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Slice and serve warm, garnished with fresh sprigs of rosemary or orange slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3791 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 64.0 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 970 mg | 21% | |
*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.
