Serve a perfectly juicy honey glazed and baked ham every time with this Honey Glazed Ham recipe. Whether you are making ham for Thanksgiving, Christmas or just because, this recipe produces a juicy, flavorful, beautifully glazed ham every time.
Honey glazed ham is really easy to make. It just takes a little hands-on time after for pulling the ham from the oven to baste and glaze it. Which in turn creates a juicy and flavorful ham. The honey glaze I use in this recipe is super simple, just 4 ingredients. I am not a huge fan of spices in my ham glaze, nor am I a fan of decorating the ham with whole cloves, pineapple or cherries. Feel free to add spices to the glaze if you want.
My favorite way to cook ham is smoked on the grill. When I am wanting to go the glazed route, this is the recipe I use. This is my redemption ham recipe. Created purely for my desire for redemption after making (and serving) a dry honey glazed ham (if you could even call it that) for Thanksgiving one year. It wasn’t my first glazed ham, just one that I neglected to properly glaze and baste. So, for Christmas I decided to make a proper honey glazed ham. It was DELICIOUS! Far better than any glazed ham I have ever made. Who knew when you actually pay attention to the food you are cooking, the food turns out good.
Tips For Making Honey Glazed Ham
Baste, baste and baste some more. I like to pour some of the juices from the ham into my glaze to make it easier to baste and glaze at the same time. The more you baste the ham, the more flavor it will have. It will also be juicier. Be sure to get into every crevice for the best flavor. Using a spiral ham is great for getting the maximum flavor into every crevice of the ham.
Do not overcook the ham. Ham only needs to cook for approximately 10 minutes per pound. Since it is already fully cooked, it just needs reheating. Even with basting, and overcooked ham will be dry.
Get a bone in ham. The best flavor comes from ham that is cooked on the bone. The ham is far less likely to dry out when cooked on the bone.
How to Make Honey Glazed Ham
This is super easy to make on only requires a few easy steps. What I love about making ham is that it doesn’t need a long cook time. Which means I can use my ovens for other food instead of having them tied up with one item.
1. Pull the ham out of the refrigerator a few hours before cooking it. This will help move the cooking time along faster.
2. Score the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4″ thick. If using a spiral ham, skip this step. Place in a deep pan and pour about 1/3 cup of water in the bottom of the pan. Cover the ham completely, this may take 2-3 pieces of aluminum foil. Place in a 325° F oven and cook for 45 minutes.
3. While the ham is cooking start on the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Add in the honey, dijon mustard and brown sugar. Still to combine. Once the sugar has dissolved reduce the heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside until needed. If you are using spices add them now.
4. After 45 minutes, remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, spoon some of the juices from the pan into the glaze and brush it all over the ham. If using a spiral ham, lift the cut pieces up and brush all over each piece. Place back in the oven, uncovered, and turn the heat up to 425° F.
5. Repeat the basting/glazing process every 10-15 minutes for a total of 3 times. If you want a more caramelized look to your glaze, turn the oven to broil and cook for another 5 minutes or until it reaches the desired color.
6. Allow the ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
Storing Honey Glazed Ham
Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Reheat, covered, in a pan on the stove or in the oven.
Ham freezes very well. Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 4 months.
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Honey Glazed Ham
Juicy Honey Glazed Ham, easy to make and so flavorful. No dry hams here, this easy-to-follow recipe produces the juiciest ham every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Remove the ham from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before cooking. Lower the oven rack down so that the ham can fit. Preheat the oven to 325° F.
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Score the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/4" thick. If using a spiral ham, skip this step. Place cut side down in a deep pan and pour about 1/3 cup of water in the bottom of the pan. Cover the ham completely with aluminum foil. This may take 2-3 pieces of aluminum foil. Place in the oven and cook for 45 minutes.
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After 45 minutes, remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, spoon some of the juices from the pan into the glaze and brush it all over the ham. If using a spiral ham, lift the cut pieces up and brush all over each piece. Place back in the oven, uncovered, and turn the heat up to 425° F.
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Repeat the basting/glazing process every 10-15 minutes for a total of 3 times. If you want a more caramelized look to your glaze, turn the oven to broil and cook for another 5 minutes or until it reaches the desired color.
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Allow the ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!
