Best Glazed Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
679 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Glazed Ham
Description
The recipe begins by creating a glaze that blends honey’s sweetness with brown sugar and the sharpness of Dijon mustard, rounded out by fresh orange juice, apple cider vinegar, aromatic herbs such as rosemary or thyme, ground coriander, and salt. This glaze is cooked briefly to develop flavor and thicken slightly.
The ham is baked first at a moderate temperature with the glaze covered by foil to retain moisture. After an hour, the ham is uncovered, brushed regularly with pan juices, and roasted at a higher temperature to develop a glossy, caramelized surface. Resting after cooking allows juices to redistribute, ensuring moist meat.
This ham’s combination of smoke flavor from the hickory, paired with the balanced sweet and tangy glaze, makes it suitable for festive or special meals. Accompanying side dishes can include roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes to complement the rich protein.
Variations include substituting mustard types according to desired sharpness, using fresh or bottled orange juice, and opting for fresh or dried herbs. The glaze quantity can be adjusted proportionally for different ham sizes.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds ham large, hickory smoked
- ¾ cup honey runny, warmed if needed
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup orange juice from 1 ½-2, fresh-squeezed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped fresh, or thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan whisk together the honey, brown sugar, mustard, orange juice, herbs, coriander, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low and simmer for 6-8 minutes while you proceed with the next step.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the ham in a large roasting pan. Pour the glaze mixture over the ham being sure to cover as much of the ham surface as possible.
- Loosely tent with foil and bake for 60 minutes in preheated oven.
- Remove the ham from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove foil tent and brush the ham with sauce from the bottom of the pan.
- Return ham to the oven (uncovered) and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, basting the ham with more sauce every 10-15 minutes or so.
- Remove the ham from the oven and allow to rest for 20 minutes before carving (this is important to keep your ham moist and not dried out!) Serve any additional sauce from the pan alongside the warm ham. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute Dijon mustard with American, English, or wholegrain mustard for varying sharpness.
- Bottled orange juice can replace fresh juice if necessary, though fresh is preferred.
- Fresh herbs are recommended for best flavor; dried herbs can substitute at 1 teaspoon per herbs blend.
- Adjust glaze quantity based on the size of the ham to ensure adequate coverage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 679 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 679kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 2997mg | 125% |
| Potassium | 709mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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