HONEY-GLAZED BAKED HAM RECIPE

Honey-Glazed Baked Ham

Ingredients

Ham

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (7–10 lbs)

• Whole cloves (optional, for studding)

Honey Glaze

• 1 cup honey

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or orange juice)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground cloves or allspice

• Optional: 2–3 tbsp bourbon or apple cider for richer flavor

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Instructions

1. Prep the Ham

1. Heat oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Place ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.

3. Score the surface in a diamond pattern if desired.

4. Insert whole cloves into the intersections if using.

2. Make the Honey Glaze

1. In a saucepan, combine: honey, brown sugar, Dijon, vinegar (or orange juice), butter, cinnamon, and cloves.

2. Warm over medium heat until fully melted and glossy (about 3–5 minutes).

3. Remove from heat.

3. Bake the Ham

1. Brush the ham generously with the glaze.

2. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour.

3. Remove foil, baste again, and continue baking 30–60 minutes, basting every 15 minutes.

4. Cook until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) and the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.

4. Rest & Serve

Let the ham rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.

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Extra Flavor Ideas (Optional)

• Pineapple Honey Glaze: Add ½ cup pineapple juice.

• Maple Honey Glaze: Replace ¼ cup honey with maple syrup.

• Spicy Honey Glaze: Add ½–1 tsp crushed red pepper or a squeeze of sriracha.

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BAKED HAM RECIPE INGREDIENTS

• Whole or half ham, ready to eat
• 1/8 c. prepared mustard
• 3 tbsp. honey
• Whole cloves
• 3/4 c. brown sugar

BAKED HAM RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 

Place 1 tablespoon flour in turkey size (19" x 23 1/2") oven bag for whole ham or in large size (14"x20") oven bag for half ham. 

Place bag in 12"x8" baking dish. 

Insert ham in bag, fat side up. 

Close bat with twist tie. 

Pierce bag 6 to 8 times on top. 

Bake 12 minutes per pound. Remove from oven 30 minutes before it is baked. 

Carefully slit bag down center and to sides to expose ham. 

Remove skin, if any, and score fat, diamond shaped, 1/4"deep.

 Brush entire top of ham with mustard. Insert clove in each diamond. Cover generously with brown sugar. Drizzle with honey.
Return to moderate oven, 375 degrees, for final half hour.
Microwave Oven: Follow directions above, using rubber band to close bag. 

Microwave on medium high (70% power) for 7 to 8 minutes per pound, adding glaze for final 10 minutes. 

Allow to stand, covered, 15 to 20 minutes before carving. 

The baked ham recipe is ready to serve....enjoy the ham !
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