Spiced Up Glazed Ham
Transform your holiday table with this irresistible Spiced Up Glazed Ham, a crowd-pleasing centerpiece packed with bold, warm flavors. This recipe takes a succulent, bone-in ham and elevates it with a mouthwatering glaze made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. A touch of orange juice and red pepper flakes adds a sweet-and-spicy kick, making each bite burst with savory goodness. With a caramelized, sticky finish achieved through slow basting and roasting, this ham is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions, this showstopper pairs beautifully with classic sides and promises to leave your guests delighted.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in fully cooked ham
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 20 pieces whole cloves (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham in a large roasting pan, flat side down. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a crisscross diamond pattern and stud with whole cloves at the intersections for added flavor and presentation.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and orange juice. Stir until well combined and the sugar is dissolved, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get into the scored crevices if applicable.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours, basting with the glaze every 20-30 minutes.
Remove the foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking to let the surface caramelize and develop a sticky glaze.
Once the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), remove it from the oven and let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your Spiced Up Glazed Ham with your favorite sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 840 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 249.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*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.
