Honey Butter Ham Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
660 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Butter Ham Recipe
Description
In the Honey Butter Ham Recipe, an 8-pound spiral-sliced fully cooked ham is transformed by a richly spiced honey butter glaze. The glaze combines butter, honey, brown sugar, and aromatic spices such as cinnamon and cloves, giving the ham a balanced sweetness and warm flavor. Roasting uncovered allows the sugars to caramelize on the ham's surface, while intermittent basting keeps the meat moist and flavorful. The final broil step crisps the top for added texture.
The ham is sliced thinly for serving, making it suitable for holiday meals or special occasions where a centerpiece meat dish is desired. The glaze’s spice mix adds depth and complexity without overwhelming the pork's natural flavor.
The recipe instructs to baste the ham several times during roasting and to monitor the internal temperature until it reaches 145°F for optimal doneness. Broiling briefly at the end adds a desirable color and slight crispness to the glaze.
Ingredients
- 8 pound ham fully cooked, spiral sliced
Honey Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a small bowl combine all the glaze ingredients and stir.
- Spoon the glaze all over the ham, if you are using a spiral ham, make sure to get the glaze between each slice.
- Roast the ham, uncovered, for 20 minutes, baste with the dripping and roast for another 20 minutes.
- Then baste the ham with the pan drippings, cover and roast for another 40-60 minutes until the ham reaches 145 degrees. Continue to baste every 20 minutes. Uncover for the last 20 minutes of baking, and for a crispy top, broil for 3-5 minutes in the end.
- Slice thinly to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 660 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 660kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 2781mg | 116% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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