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Easy AF Honey Baked Ham Recipe

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This easy honey baked ham recipe delivers a sweet and savory glazed ham perfect for any occasion. Featuring a simple glaze made with honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cloves, this bone-in ham is baked to tender, juicy perfection with a caramelized crust that will impress your guests.

Ingredients

Ham and Glaze

  • 1 (5-7 pound) bone-in ham
  • 1 cup pure honey
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) to prepare for baking the ham evenly.
  2. Prepare the ham: Place the bone-in ham flat side down in a roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern to allow the glaze to penetrate and caramelize beautifully.
  3. Make the glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
  4. Apply the first glaze layer: Brush half of the prepared glaze generously over the scored surface of the ham for maximum flavor.
  5. Bake covered: Loosely cover the roasting pan with foil to retain moisture and bake the ham for 1 hour at 325°F (165°C).
  6. Glaze and bake uncovered: Remove the foil, brush the remaining glaze on the ham, and continue baking uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the glaze to caramelize and form a shiny crust.
  7. Serve: Transfer the ham to a serving platter, slice to your preferred thickness, and drizzle with any extra glaze before serving to add a final touch of sweetness and shine.

Notes

  • Choose a bone-in ham weighing closer to 7 pounds if feeding a larger group.
  • Score the ham deeply enough to penetrate the fat layer but not cut into the meat to ensure optimal glaze absorption.
  • Use light or dark brown sugar depending on your preferred richness of flavor; dark brown sugar provides a deeper molasses taste.
  • Leftover ham can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer it briefly on the stovetop before applying.
  • Allow the ham to rest 15-20 minutes after baking to let juices redistribute for juicier slices.

Find it online: https://sweetworldcooks.com/easy-af-honey-baked-ham-recipe/