Description
Indulge in a delicious brown sugar ham glaze that transforms an ordinary bone-in ham into a flavorful centerpiece perfect for any gathering. This recipe features a rich caramelized glaze combining sweet brown sugar and honey with a hint of tangy Dijon mustard and warm spices. It’s sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table for special occasions like Easter or holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-10 lb) bone-in ham
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Let the ham sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves until smooth.
- Spread half of the glaze over the scored surface of the ham, then cover loosely with foil.
- Place the ham in a roasting pan and bake for approximately 15 minutes per pound, basting every 30 minutes with the remaining glaze.
- Once baked (around two hours), let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg