Description
This honey glazed ham recipe is perfect for any holiday celebration or family gathering. The sweet and spicy glaze complements the savory ham beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in ham (8–10 pounds)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, lime juice, mustard, and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife.
- Generously brush half of the glaze over the scored ham.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour.
- Remove foil and baste with remaining glaze every 20 minutes for another 30-45 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure to adjust the cayenne pepper to your taste for spiciness.
- This ham is great served with sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg