Spicy Wine Glaze for Ham
Elevate your holiday or special occasion centerpiece with this exquisite Spicy Wine Glaze for Ham, a perfect blend of bold flavors and refined sweetness. This rich glaze combines the deep, fruity notes of dry red wine with the sweetness of brown sugar and honey, balanced by the tang of Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. A warming medley of cinnamon, cloves, and crushed red pepper flakes adds a hint of spice, while orange zest and garlic provide aromatic complexity. Finished with a pat of butter for a silky texture, this glaze transforms any ham into an irresistible masterpiece with just 15 minutes of cooking time. Perfect for impressing guests, this versatile recipe ensures your ham is beautifully caramelized, bursting with flavor, and holiday-ready!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the dry red wine, brown sugar, and honey. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has fully dissolved.
Whisk in the Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Add the minced garlic, orange zest, kosher salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Allow the glaze to simmer on medium-low heat for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced and thickened slightly.
Once the glaze has reached a syrupy consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Set the glaze aside to cool slightly before brushing onto the ham.
Brush the glaze generously over the pre-cooked ham, ensuring the entire surface is coated evenly.
For best results, bake the glazed ham following your ham’s specific cooking instructions, typically basting with additional glaze every 15-20 minutes.
Remove the ham from the oven once it has reached the desired internal temperature and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 880 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.3 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*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.
