Glazed Ham (Oven or Crock Pot!)
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5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
147 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Glazed Ham (Oven or Crock Pot!)
Description
The recipe uses a pre-cooked, spiral-sliced bone-in ham as the base, which is rinsed and placed over a roasting rack with pineapple juice at the bottom to add moisture during baking. A glaze made of melted butter, honey, cinnamon, garlic powder, and mustard powder is brushed generously between slices and over the top. The ham is covered with foil for slow baking at 275°F, timed by weight (15 minutes per pound).
During the bake, a sugar glaze mixture containing brown and white sugar combined with warm spices such as cinnamon, clove, paprika, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger is sprinkled on to create a sticky, aromatic crust. The slow cooking method and glaze application ensure the ham remains tender while developing a caramelized, flavorful surface.
This ham is suitable for holiday meals or special occasions and can be prepared in the oven or crock pot. If using the crock pot, it should be cooked on low for 4-5 hours, then glazed and finished under a broiler to set the crust. The ham is done when an internal thermometer reads 140°F in the thickest part.
The recipe uses juice strained from canned crushed pineapple, but chicken broth can substitute if needed.The ham is fully cooked before glazing but should reach 140°F internal temperature for serving.The crock pot method requires a 7-8 quart size to fit the ham and finishing under a broiler after glazing.
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone-in, spiral sliced, half
- ¼ cup pineapple juice see notes
- 4 Tablespoon butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
Sugar Glaze Mixture
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground clove
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch allspice
- Pinch ground ginger
Instructions
- Note: These instructions are for a ham that has already been cooked/smoked, which is marked as such on the label.
- Make room for the roasting pan in the oven, you may need to move a rack down one notch. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Pour the pineapple juice on the bottom of the roasting pan and place a roasting rack on top.
- Rinse the ham and pat it dry. Place it on the top of the rack.
- Combine 4 Tablespoons Melted butter, 2 Tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon mustard powder. Brush it over the top of the ham and into the crevices of the slices.
- Cover the ham loosely with foil, making sure to seal the edges around the pan. Bake for 15 minutes per pound of ham. (8 pounds = 2 hours.)
- Combine the glaze ingredients while the ham bakes and set it aside.
- Remove the ham from the oven. Take the foil and place it on a heat-safe surface. Place the rack with the ham on top of the foil. Sprinkle half of the sugar glaze mixture over the top of the ham.
- Transfer the roasting pan (with drippings) to the stove and stir in remaining sugar glaze ingredients. Whisk to combine. Bring it to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Whisk continuously and let it bubble gently until desired thickness is obtained. Remove from heat and transfer the glaze to a heat-safe bowl.
- Place the rack with the ham back in the roasting pan.
- Brush desired amount of glaze over the ham, you don’t have to use it all.
- Broil at 450 for up to 5 minutes to allow the top to caramelize, watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn. (Alternatively, you can use a heating gun to caramelize the top, link in notes.)
- Serve with side dishes of choice, including potato salad, mashed potatoes, twice baked potato casserole, and corn casserole.
- Have leftovers? Check out all of my ham recipes here.
Notes
- Use pineapple juice strained from canned crushed pineapple; chicken broth can be used as an alternative.
- Make sure the ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F for safe serving.
- Crock Pot cooking requires a 7-8 quart capacity; finish by broiling after applying glaze for caramelization.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 128IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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