Honey Glazed Ham
Learn how to make the perfect honey glazed ham for your holiday feast. This recipe will ensure juicy and flavorful results every time.
Ingredients
- 8 pounds fully cooked ham preferably a bone-in spiral ham
- ⅓ cup water
- 3 ounces butter melted
- ¾ cups brown sugar light or dark
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons dijon mustard
Instructions
- 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.
- Score the ham in a diamond pattern, about ¼" thick. If using a spiral ham, skip this step. Place cut side down in a deep pan and pour about ⅓ 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.
- In a bowl combine the melted butter, brown sugar, honey and dijon mustard.
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow the ham to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Enjoy!