Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
688 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Brown Sugar Glazed Spiral Ham
Description
The recipe starts with a precooked spiral ham, ensuring easy preparation by removing the plastic button and baking the ham covered at 325°F until warmed through to an internal temperature of 140°F. Meanwhile, a glaze is prepared by boiling and then simmering a mix of brown sugar, coarse Dijon mustard, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and warming spices cinnamon and ground cloves. The glaze is optionally thickened using a cornstarch slurry.
Once the ham reaches temperature, it is basted generously with half the glaze and then baked uncovered at 425°F for 15-20 minutes to develop a browned, caramelized crust as the sugars in the glaze caramelize between the spiral slices.
This glazed ham pairs well with traditional holiday sides and can be sliced easily owing to the spiral cut. Extra glaze can be saved for serving or later use. Leftovers should be refrigerated and are suitable for reheating in microwave or oven for convenience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ham see notes below, precooked, spiral cut
For the glaze
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard coarse grain
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
For corn starch slurry (optional)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325f and set the oven rack to the middle level.
- Remove the plastic button/disc from the bottom of the ham and place the ham flat side down in a large baking dish or roasting pan. Cover very tightly with foil and bake for 12-15 minutes per pound. Most spiral hams shouldn't take longer than about 90 minutes to reach a 140f internal temp. For accurate temperature, use an oven-safe thermometer.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Place all of the glaze ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling lower to a simmer. If a thicker glaze is desired, add a slurry of cornstarch and stir until thickened (about 1 minute). Turn off the heat and let the glaze cool.
- Remove the ham once it has reached an internal temperature of 140f. Turn the oven temp to 425f and baste the ham with half of the glaze. Take your time to get the glaze between all of the layers of ham. Return the ham back to the oven and bake uncovered for 15-20 more minutes or until the ham has browned and the glaze has caramelized.
- Slice the ham and serve on a platter with more of the remaining glaze on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure removal of plastic button from the bottom of the precooked spiral ham before baking.
- Use an oven-safe thermometer to accurately check the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Save any unused glaze to serve alongside the ham or for leftovers.
- Store leftover ham and glaze in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 688kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 60.8g | 122% |
| Fat | 44.6g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2g | 81% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 2200mg | 92% |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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