Copycat HoneyBaked Ham Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8 -
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Calories
632 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Copycat HoneyBaked Ham Recipe
Description
The Copycat HoneyBaked Ham Recipe features an 8-pound bone-in ham cooked slowly in a mixture of melted butter and honey, allowing the glaze to soak into the spiral slices. After low and slow cooking, a spiced sugar glaze containing cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and other spices is applied and caramelized under the broiler to create a glossy, textured coating. This final broiling step enhances the ham with a deeply caramelized crust. The blend of ground spices combined with honey gives the ham a harmonious balance of warm sweetness and subtle aromatic notes.
The ham’s texture is tender from slow cooking, while the crust provides a crisp contrast. This recipe includes flexibility to finish the ham by oven-baking instead of slow cooking, with suggested timing based on ham weight. The glaze can be enriched by incorporating bourbon into the sugar syrup, adding complexity to the sweet coating. Resting the ham briefly after glazing allows the flavors to settle and the glaze to set properly.
This ham is well-suited for celebratory meals or special gatherings where a flavorful, glazed ham centerpiece is desired. Slicing the ham once cooked makes it easy to serve, and the sweet-spice glaze complements various side dishes. The recipe notes provide alternative cooking details to fit different kitchen setups.
Ingredients
- 8 lb ham bone-in, spiral sliced, half
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves ground
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- allspice pinch
Instructions
- Trim ham if needed, then place in slow cooker. Combine melted butter and honey, then massage over ham, getting in between the slices a little. Cover and cook on LOW 4-5 hours.
- At the end of the cooking time, preheat broiler to HIGH, and line a roasting pan with heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Combine sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, paprika and allspice in a small bowl. Pat half of the sugar mixture over the top of the ham.
- Broil for several minutes, until bubbly and caramelized, then remove from oven.
- To a small saucepan, add remaining sugar mixture. Add 3 Tbsp of either water or ham juices from bottom of the slow cooker. A combination of water/ham juice and bourbon is a nice alternative! Stir, and heat to a boil. Boil for about a minute, then remove from heat.
- Brush or pour glaze over the ham, then broil again for a minute or two (careful... don't let it burn!). Remove from oven and let ham rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold and enjoy!
Notes
- You can cook the ham in the oven at 275°F, allowing about 12-15 minutes per pound, loosely covered in foil until heated through before applying the glaze.
- When massaging the honey and butter mixture, try to get it between the slices for deeper flavor infusion.
- Let the ham rest for 5-10 minutes after broiling the glaze to let it set before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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