Honey Glazed Ham
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Glazed Ham
Description
The Honey Glazed Ham recipe uses a spiral-cut cooked ham as the base, which is placed in a slow cooker. The glaze, made from brown sugar, honey, water, Dijon mustard, and whole cloves, is simmered briefly to blend the flavors. After removing the cloves, the glaze is poured over the ham. Cooking the ham on low heat for four hours while basting hourly helps the glaze penetrate the meat and develop a glossy, sticky coating. The sweetness of the honey and brown sugar balances the tang of the mustard, and the cloves add aromatic warmth.
The ham is served warm with the glaze for added moisture and flavor. This recipe is approachable for those who want a hands-off method to prepare ham with a well-rounded sweet-savory profile. It is suitable for holiday dinners or special occasions where a glazed ham centerpiece is desired.
The slow cooker method and frequent glazing help maintain moisture and avoid drying out the ham. This recipe also includes tips for storing leftover ham in the refrigerator and freezer, as well as reheating instructions that emphasize moist heating with steam in the oven for the best texture and flavor retention.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 10 clove whole
- 1 (4-5-pound) spiral cut ham cooked, brand Sam's Choice
Instructions
- Place cut ham slices into your slow cooker.
- Add all ingredients (except the ham) to a small pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove cloves from the glaze and pour over ham. Cook on LOW for 4 hours making sure to baste ham with the glaze every hour.
- Serve warm with the glaze. ENJOY!
Notes
- Store leftover honey glazed ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze ham for 2-3 months wrapped properly to preserve quality.
- For best reheating results, heat the ham in a roasting pan with water underneath and covered with foil at 325°F to keep it moist rather than using the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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