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Honey Baked Ham

Cultural Context

Honey Baked Ham has become a staple in American holiday celebrations, particularly during Easter and Thanksgiving. The dish represents a blend of sweet and savory flavors, showcasing the rich tradition of glazing meats in American cuisine. Today, it is widely enjoyed and often featured in festive gatherings, with many families passing down their unique recipes through generations.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
1 spiral cut ham
2 cups honey
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Orange juice offers a similar sweetness with a different flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-calorie alternative.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness without extra cost.

1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

2

Place the spiral cut ham in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

3

Transfer the covered ham to the preheated oven and allow it to cook for 30 minutes.

4

In a pot over medium heat, add honey and dark corn syrup.

5

Add brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground cloves to the pot and mix until the sugar has dissolved.

6

After 30 minutes, remove the ham from the oven.

7

Pour the glaze over the ham.

8

Return the ham to the oven and allow it to cook for 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

bakingglazing

Equipment Needed

baking dishpotaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

porkmustardhoney

Also Known As

Glazed HamHoney-Glazed Ham

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