Copycat Honey Baked Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
765 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Copycat Honey Baked Ham
Description
This recipe starts with an 8-pound pre-cooked half spiral cut or boneless ham which is first patted dry and coated with melted butter and honey. Baking at 325 degrees in a foil-lined roasting pan with a small water addition ensures the ham stays moist. It is cooked until an internal temperature of 140°F is reached to heat it through safely.
After baking or slow cooking, a spiced sugar mixture containing nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and other warm spices is applied and broiled to form a caramelized, flavorful crust. The glaze is also cooked down on the stove to a syrupy consistency and poured over the ham for extra gloss and sweetness.
The recipe includes instructions for adapting the ham to slow cooker or Instant Pot methods, providing options for collecting juices for the glaze and finishing with broiling or torches. The layered glaze and spice crust distinguishes this ham with a balanced sweet and warmly spiced profile.
Serving this ham warm showcases the moist interior and sticky exterior crust. Leftovers can be repurposed or reheated following the temperature guidelines outlined.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-pounds) ham half spiral cut, bone in or boneless
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/3 cup honey
Spice Mix:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325º Fahrenheit and place the oven rack in the lower 1/3 part of the oven. Cover a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat the metal wire rack insert with cooking spray. Remove the ham from it's package. If using bone in ham, remove the plastic cap that's over the bone. Place the ham flat-side down on the roasting rack
- In a small bowl combine the melted butter and the honey. Pat the ham dry with paper towels. Using a pastry brush (or with your hands), slather or massage the mixture all over the outside of the ham and in between the slices. If any of the honey glaze lands at the bottom of the roasting pan, you can scoop it up and slather it on the ham.
- Add about a cup of water to the bottom of the roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. This will create a moist environment in the oven so you end up with a juicy ham. Bake covered for about 2.5 hours (about 20 minutes per pound of ham) or until an instant-read thermometer registers 140º Fahrenheit when inserted into the thickest part of the ham. Remove ham from the oven and tented with aluminum foil to keep it warm
- Combine the spice sugar mixture in a small bowl. Uncover the ham. If the edges are dry, baste the ham with the pan juices then, pat half of the spice sugar mixture (about 3/4 cup) all over the surface of the ham. Alternatively, you can place the sugar mixture on a sheet pan and then roll the ham through the sugar mixture until nicely coated.
- Return the ham to the oven and broil until caramelized and bubbly. You can also use a blow torch if preferred.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining sugar mixture with about 1/3 cup of ham drippings (pan juices) or water (or a combination of both). Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook until it reaches a glaze consistency, about 2 minutes.
- Pour or brush the glaze over the ham. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly. Keep an eye on it as it can burn quickly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
- Use a fully cooked ham labeled pre-cooked or fully-cooked spiral cut for best results.
- Pat the ham dry thoroughly before glazing to help the honey-butter mixture stick.
- Bake until the internal temperature reaches 140°F to ensure the ham is heated through.
- Slow cooker and Instant Pot methods provide alternatives to oven baking with similar steps for glazing and glazing reduction.
- Broil or use a kitchen torch carefully to caramelize the spiced sugar glaze without burning.
- Nutrition estimates are approximate; bone and dripping glaze are not accounted for in total calories.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 765 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 765kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 2716mg | 113% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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