Honey-baked Ham
I am totally obsessed with this Copycat Honey Baked Ham Recipe! It is so simple and yet the results are absolutely insane. No wonder people pay $75 for these! Instead of glazing and roasting, we are rubbing it with dry sugar and hitting it with a kitchen torch. The crispy edges of this ham are like candy!
I love Easter! Well, I love any holiday that calls for copious amounts of delicious food and almost too-many family members buzzing around to enjoy it. Since I was a little girl, Easter Sunday was always special. My mother made it a point to buy me new clothes (Sunday best of course) and comb my hair a bit harder than usual.
After church service, I enjoyed the usual egg hunts and outdoor play until lunch was ready. The location of our meal rotated each year but the contents of the table stayed the same. There were Big Mama’s dinner rolls, candied sweet potatoes, collard greens and best of all, Honey Glazed Ham.
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Enjoy this meal.
Honey-baked Ham
Making a honey-baked ham is a delicious and festive way to prepare this classic dish. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 fully cooked ham (7-9 pounds)
- 1 cup (240ml) honey
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (120ml) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Whole cloves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Ham:
- If your ham comes with skin, score the skin in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife. Place the ham in a roasting pan.
- Make the Glaze:
- In a saucepan, combine honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, orange juice, pineapple juice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Glaze the Ham:
- Brush a generous amount of the glaze over the entire surface of the ham. If desired, insert whole cloves into the scored intersections on the ham.
- Bake:
- Cover the ham with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Baste the ham with the glaze every 30 minutes during the cooking process.
- Crisp the Skin (Optional):
- If you’d like to crisp the skin, remove the foil during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking and baste the ham one final time.
- Rest and Serve:
- Once the ham is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
- Slice and Serve:
- Carve the ham into slices and serve with any remaining glaze on the side.
Enjoy your delicious Honey Baked Ham! This recipe results in a flavorful and beautifully glazed ham that is perfect for holiday celebrations or any special occasion.
