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Tangy Honey Glazed Ham

This easy ham recipe makes the most delicious sweet, sticky glaze with brown sugar, pineapple, and Dijon mustard for a showstopping holiday centerpiece.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 20 portions
Course: Dinner, Holiday, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 232

Ingredients
  

  • 10 pound fully-cooked, bone-in ham
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup honey or more to taste
  • 1/3 large orange zest and juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or to taste (optional)

Equipment

  • Roasting pan with rack
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • Pastry brush
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place ham on a rack set in a roasting pan.
  2. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
  3. While the ham is baking, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, and honey in a saucepan. Zest orange into the saucepan, then squeeze in the juice. Add Dijon mustard and ground cloves; whisk mixture over medium-high heat as it comes to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer until glaze thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Taste glaze and adjust seasonings. Add lemon juice for more tang, or honey to make it sweeter. Set aside.
  6. Remove ham from the oven after it has baked for 2 hours. Brush with glaze.
  7. Bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, brushing ham with glaze every 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Use a fully-cooked, bone-in ham for best results. Glaze can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; store in a covered container in refrigerator and reheat over low heat before using. Add leftover glaze to pan drippings with a little flour or cornstarch to make a sauce. Use ham bone and trimmings to make soup afterward.
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