Low Carb Glazed Baked Ham
Elevate your holiday spread with this Low Carb Glazed Baked Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that's both indulgent and keto-friendly. This succulent bone-in ham is coated in a luscious sugar-free glaze made with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sugar-free maple syrup, beautifully spiced with warm notes of clove and nutmeg. Scored in a diamond pattern and adorned with fragrant whole cloves, the ham is roasted to perfection alongside fresh rosemary sprigs for an aromatic finish. The glaze caramelizes into a stunning golden-brown crust, delivering irresistible sweetness and spice without compromising your low-carb goals. Perfect for festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and serves up to 10, ensuring plenty to share with friends and family. Whether you're celebrating Easter, Christmas, or simply enjoying a special meal, this healthier take on glazed ham guarantees flavor-packed bites in every slice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Bone-in ham
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 cup Brown sugar substitute
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary
- 15 units Whole cloves
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove any packaging and the plastic disk from the ham. If the ham has a rind, carefully trim it away, leaving a thin layer of fat.
Score the surface of the ham with a sharp knife, creating a diamond pattern. Insert whole cloves into the intersections of the diamond cuts.
In a medium saucepan, combine the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar-free maple syrup, brown sugar substitute, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir the mixture over medium heat until it begins to simmer, then reduce the heat and let it thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Place the ham in a large roasting pan and pour the water into the bottom of the pan.
Brush half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it's evenly coated. Reserve the remaining glaze for later.
Place the fresh rosemary sprigs in the roasting pan with the ham.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 140°F (60°C).
Every 30 minutes, baste the ham with the juices from the roasting pan and reapply the reserved glaze.
For the final 15 minutes of baking, remove the foil to allow the glaze to caramelize and the ham to turn a beautiful golden-brown.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Serve the ham slices with any remaining glaze from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 134.5 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1247 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 28730 mg | 1249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.3 g | ||
| Protein | 477.2 g | 954% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 6501 mg | 138% | |
*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.
