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Perfect Honey Glazed Ham Recipe Easy Step-by-Step for Thanksgiving

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A juicy, flavorful honey glazed ham perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring a sweet and savory glaze that caramelizes beautifully and keeps the ham tender.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in ham (8-10 pounds), pre-cooked and fully smoked
  • ½ cup honey (mild wildflower or clover honey recommended)
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard (or whole-grain mustard for texture)
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup water or apple juice (for basting)
  • Whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. If the ham isn’t pre-scored, score the surface in a diamond pattern about ¼ inch deep. Optionally, stud the ham with whole cloves at the intersections.
  3. Place the ham on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan. Pour water or apple juice into the bottom of the pan.
  4. Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil.
  5. Roast the ham for about 15-18 minutes per pound (approximately 2 to 2.5 hours for an 8-pound ham). Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  6. While roasting, prepare the glaze by combining honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until smooth and glossy (about 5-7 minutes).
  7. During the last 30 minutes of roasting, remove the foil and brush the glaze over the ham every 10 minutes.
  8. Once the glaze is golden and bubbly, remove the ham from the oven. Tent with foil and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  9. Slice thinly against the grain and serve.

Notes

If the glaze darkens too quickly, tent the ham loosely with foil to prevent burning. Keep extra glaze on hand to drizzle over slices when serving. Resting the ham after cooking locks in juices and makes slicing easier. For a citrus twist, add orange zest and juice to the glaze. Maple syrup can substitute honey for a dairy-free or vegan-friendly glaze. Use a thermometer to ensure the ham reaches 140°F (60°C) for perfect juiciness.

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