Lemon Dijon Glazed Ham
Infuse your holiday table with bold flavor and sophistication with this Lemon Dijon Glazed Ham—a show-stopping centerpiece that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious. This recipe elevates a tender, bone-in fully cooked ham with a vibrant glaze made from Dijon mustard, honey, brown sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic lemon zest, perfectly balanced with a touch of garlic, ground cloves, and black pepper. The glaze caramelizes beautifully during roasting, creating a sweet, tangy, and savory crust that ensures every bite is irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple basting steps, this ham is perfect for everything from Easter dinners to Christmas feasts, serving up to 12 people with ease. Pair it with roasted vegetables and scalloped potatoes for a complete and unforgettable meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs Bone-in fully cooked ham
- 0.5 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.33 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a large roasting pan, cut side down. If your ham comes with a glaze packet, discard it.
Using a small sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern by cutting shallow diagonal lines into the fatty layer.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and ground cloves until the glaze is smooth and well combined.
Generously brush about half of the prepared glaze over the surface of the ham, making sure to get it into the scored cuts.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the foil and baste the ham with more glaze. Continue baking uncovered, basting every 20 minutes with the remaining glaze, for another 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Slice and serve the ham warm, drizzled with any extra glaze from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.8 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.6 g | 363% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2177 mg | 726% | |
| Sodium | 46332 mg | 2014% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.6 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 190.6 g | ||
| Protein | 763.2 g | 1526% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 34.1 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 10044 mg | 214% | |
*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.
