Low Carb Honey-Glazed Roast Ham
Elevate your holiday table or special occasion spread with this irresistible Low Carb Honey-Glazed Roast Ham—perfect for those who love indulgent flavors without the carb overload. This recipe transforms traditional honey-glazed ham into a guilt-free masterpiece using a sugar-free honey substitute, paired with Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar for a tangy-sweet glaze. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, and roasted to perfection, this bone-in ham boasts a caramelized crust that's simply mouthwatering. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple steps for scoring and glazing, you'll have a show-stopping centerpiece that pairs beautifully with your favorite low-carb sides. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner or meal prepping for the week, this crowd-pleasing ham will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Bone-in ham
- 0.5 cup Sugar-free honey substitute
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham, cut side down, in a roasting pan. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the pan to keep the ham moist during roasting.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar-free honey substitute, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the glaze mixture continuously until everything is well combined and heated through. Do not let it boil.
Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern by making shallow cuts about 1/4 inch deep.
Brush half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring it gets into the scores.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.
Roast the ham in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
Remove the foil and brush with the remaining glaze.
Continue roasting for another 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes with the juices from the pan.
After a total of 2 hours, if the glaze is not caramelized to your liking, increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for an additional 10 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Remove the ham from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.9 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1247 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 28567 mg | 1242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 476.9 g | 954% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 6189 mg | 132% | |
*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.
