Honey Baked Ham Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
15 servings
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Calories
133 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Honey Baked Ham Recipe
Description
The Honey Baked Ham Recipe starts with an 8 to 10-pound fully cooked, spiral-sliced bone-in ham placed in a roasting pan. A glaze made by gently heating honey, brown sugar, butter, brown mustard, and a blend of warm spices—including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and paprika—is brushed over the ham before baking. The ham is covered and baked slowly at 200°F for about five hours, basting periodically with additional glaze to infuse flavor and moisture.
After reaching an internal temperature of 140°F, the ham is uncovered, basted once more with the remaining glaze, and broiled briefly to caramelize the exterior, developing a sticky, golden crust. Resting the ham before slicing allows juices to redistribute, ensuring tenderness.
This glazed ham serves well as a holiday or special occasion main, pairing nicely with traditional sides. The warming spice notes complement the sweetness of the glaze, creating a balanced flavor profile.
Practical tips include lining the roasting pan to simplify cleanup, using a silicone brush for basting due to the glaze's stickiness, and covering the ham during cooking to keep it moist. Selecting a heavy-duty roasting pan is recommended for even heat distribution.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-10 pound) ham fully cooked, bone-in, spiral sliced
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown mustard spicy
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with foil or a roasting pan liner. Place ham in prepared pan. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients. Heat over medium-low until sugar is just dissolved. You do not need to bring it to a boil.
- Baste ham with about one-third of the honey mixture. Be sure to get in between all the slices.
- Cover and bake for 5 hours, basting a second time halfway through using half of the remaining honey mixture. Check the temperature often. When the ham reaches 140 degrees F, it is ready.
- Remove ham from the oven and set the oven to broil. While the oven is getting to temperature, baste ham one last time using the remaining mixture. Be sure to get a nice even coating over the top.
- Place ham, uncovered, back in the oven. Watch it closely! When the glaze starts to caramelize and bubble up, remove the ham from the oven. Allow ham to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Line your roasting pan with foil or a liner to simplify cleanup from the sticky honey and brown sugar glaze.
- Cover the ham with foil or a lid during baking to retain moisture and prevent drying.
- Use a silicone basting brush for applying glaze to avoid sticky fibers detaching in the glaze.
- Monitor internal temperature, removing the ham once it reaches 140°F to avoid overcooking.
- Rest the ham for about 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 60mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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