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Christmas Ham Glaze

Christmas Ham Glaze

Make a stunning Christmas Ham Glaze with honey, spices & mustard. Our easy recipe creates a sticky, sweet crust for your perfect holiday centerpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole ham 4 to 5 kg (about 9-11 lbs), bone-in
  • 150 g honey
  • 100 g brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 bouquet garni a few sprigs of thyme and a bay leaf tied together

Equipment

  • Large roasting pan
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sturdy pastry brush
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Place the ham flat-side down in a large roasting pan and score the skin in a diamond pattern.
  3. Push a whole clove into the center of each diamond.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, mustard, orange juice, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and minced garlic until thick.
  5. Apply the glaze all over the ham with a pastry brush, getting it into the cuts.
  6. Roast the ham in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, basting with pan drippings every 30 minutes.
  7. If juices look dry, add a half-cup of water to the pan.
  8. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
  9. Carefully remove the cloves as you carve and serve with favorite holiday sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

If you're out of honey, use pure maple syrup or molasses instead.
The glaze can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Applying the glaze in two stages prevents burning and enhances flavor.
Leftover ham can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for 1-2 months.
Use the ham bone to create a great soup later on!
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