Honey, Mustard Glazed Leg Ham

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free.

apple juice

🥗Healthier: apple cider

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Apple cider provides a similar flavor.

Take the ham out from the packaging.

Cut around the neck and the back of the ham with a knife.

Remove the skin from the ham, discarding it as it's rubbery.

Leave the fat layer on the ham.

Score the fat layer in a diamond pattern.

Insert cloves into the intersections of the scored diamonds.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional).

Mix the glaze thoroughly.

Place the ham on a tray; optionally add vegetables or herbs like rosemary or thyme underneath for extra flavor.

Brush the glaze over the ham.

Bake the ham at 170°C (338°F) for 1.5 hours, basting every 10 minutes.

After baking, slice the ham from the bone and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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