Description
Glazing this Smoked Honey Glazed Ham brings pure comfort straight to your holiday table, where tender meat meets sweet and smoky perfection. Family and friends will devour each delicious slice with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 bone-in ham
Glaze Components:
- 1 cup pure honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 325°F, creating the perfect warming environment for your succulent ham.
- Take a sharp knife and carefully carve a decorative diamond pattern across the ham’s exterior, ensuring cuts are about ½-inch deep.
- Whisk together 1 cup honey, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp cider vinegar, and 2 tsp smoked paprika in a medium bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, glossy glaze.
- Generously paint half of your prepared glaze over the entire surface of the ham, coating every diamond-scored crevice with rich flavor.
- Position the ham inside a foil-lined roasting pan, ensuring it sits comfortably for its upcoming transformation.
- Slide the ham into the 325°F oven and let it roast for approximately 2 hours, returning every 30 minutes to baste with the remaining glaze and maintain its glistening appearance.
- After removing the ham from the oven, allow it to rest undisturbed for 15 minutes, letting the juices redistribute and intensify the flavor.
- Slice the ham against the grain, creating elegant portions, and drizzle any remaining glaze over the top for an extra burst of sweetness.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs to add a touch of aromatic elegance to your masterpiece.
Notes
- Scoring the ham creates beautiful presentation and helps the glaze penetrate deeper into the meat for maximum flavor.
- When selecting a ham, choose a fully cooked, bone-in variety for the most tender and juicy results.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure your ham reaches an internal temperature of 140°F for safe serving.
- For a low-carb adaptation, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit syrup and reduce brown sugar content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Ham
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 327 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg