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Brown Sugar Ham Glaze: The Ultimate Amazing Recipe


  • Author: Lauren Baker
  • Total Time: 49 minute

Ingredients

– 1 fully cooked ham (about 8-10 pounds)
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup pineapple juice (optional, for basting)


Instructions

Creating the perfect Brown Sugar Ham Glaze involves several straightforward steps. Follow these steps to achieve that incredible flavor:

1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (162°C).
2. Prepare the Ham: Place the fully cooked ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Score the surface in a diamond pattern with shallow cuts.
3. Make the Glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and black pepper. Stir until well blended and bubbling.
4. Apply the First Coat of Glaze: Brush the glaze over the scored surface of the ham generously, ensuring it penetrates the cuts.
5. Cover and Bake: Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil, and place it in the preheated oven. Allow it to bake for about 1 hour.
6. Baste the Ham: Every 20 minutes, remove the foil and baste the ham with the drippings from the pan. This will keep it moist and flavorful.
7. Add More Glaze: In the last 30 minutes of baking, brush on a second generous layer of the glaze.
8. Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the ham reaches an internal temperature of at least 140°F (60°C). This may vary depending on the weight of your ham.
9. Remove and Rest: Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before carving.
10. Slice and Serve: Slice the ham to your desired thickness and serve, drizzled with any remaining glaze from the pan.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1.5 to 3 hours (depending on ham size)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Depends on the ham size
  • Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving (varies)
  • Fat: 10g (approx.)
  • Protein: 30g (approx.)