Mmm Ham
Elevate your holiday spread with the irresistible "Mmm Ham," a showstopper centerpiece that's as delicious as it is stunning. This tender, bone-in spiral-cut ham is slow-baked to perfection and finished with a luscious homemade glaze made from sweet brown sugar, golden honey, Dijon mustard, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a hint of ground cloves. Infused with pineapple juice and rich butter, the glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a glossy, sticky-sweet coating that seeps into every crevice of the ham. With just 15 minutes of prep time and its foolproof steps, this recipe is perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions. Serve slices of this sumptuous glazed ham with a drizzle of extra glaze for a crowd-pleasing dish that's bursting with flavor and sure to delight every guest at the table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Position the rack in the lower third of the oven.
Remove the ham from its packaging and place it cut-side down in a roasting pan or a large baking dish. Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake the ham in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until heated through. (Check your ham's package for specific heating instructions as times may vary depending on weight.)
While the ham is baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, pineapple juice, and butter.
Cook the glaze over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
After 1 hour and 15 minutes of baking, remove the ham from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F (205°C).
Brush the ham generously with the prepared glaze, ensuring it gets into the crevices of the spiral cuts.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes. During this time, brush the ham with more glaze every 10 minutes for a deep caramelized coating.
Once the ham is glistening and caramelized, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Slice the ham and serve warm, drizzled with any remaining glaze from the pan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 188 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 4431 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.1 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1075 mg | 23% | |
*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.
