Honey-Glazed Roast Ham
Transform your holiday table with the irresistible allure of Honey-Glazed Roast Ham—a centerpiece brimming with sweet and savory flavor. This crowd-pleasing dish starts with a succulent bone-in ham that's scored into a diamond pattern, infused with aromatic whole cloves, and coated in a luxurious glaze featuring honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves. Roasted to perfection, the ham develops a golden, caramelized crust while staying delectably moist thanks to steam created during baking. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations, this easy yet impressive recipe serves 12 and pairs beautifully with all your favorite sides, ensuring a feast your guests will be talking about long after the meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lb bone-in ham
- 20 pieces whole cloves
- 1 cup honey
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
Place the ham fat-side up in a large roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut too deeply.
Insert a whole clove into the intersection of each diamond.
In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves, and stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat.
Brush a generous amount of the honey glaze over the ham, making sure it's fully coated.
Pour the water into the bottom of the roasting pan to create steam and keep the ham moist.
Cover the roasting pan with foil, making sure it’s sealed tightly around the edges, and place in the preheated oven.
Roast the ham for 2 hours (15 minutes per pound) or until it’s fully heated throughout, basting with more glaze every 30 minutes.
After 2 hours, remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).
Continue roasting uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting at least twice with the glaze to achieve a caramelized crust.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve with remaining glaze drizzled on top, and enjoy this flavorful roast ham.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 3322 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 57.0 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*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.
