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🍯 The Sweet Tradition of Honey Baked Ham
Honey baked ham is a beloved dish that has delighted families for generations. Its roots trace back to medieval times, when ham was preserved with honey and spices to extend its shelf life. Over the centuries, the recipe evolved—taking on regional flavors and becoming a cherished centerpiece at holiday feasts and special occasions around the world.
Today, honey baked ham isn’t just food—it’s tradition. Whether served at Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, or your next family gathering, this succulent, glazed ham continues to bring people together around the table.
🍽️ Mouth-Watering Honey Baked Ham Recipe
Perfect for Holidays and Family Gatherings
Looking to impress your guests with a showstopping centerpiece? This honey glazed ham recipe is bursting with flavor, featuring sweet pineapple, warm spices, and a sticky caramelized crust that’s downright irresistible.
🕒 PREPARATION TIME:
1 hour 45 minutes | Serves: 16
🍳 EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- 3-N-1 Roaster
- 3-Quart Saucepan
- Carving Knife & Fork
- Rotary Food Cutter (for ginger)
🛒 INGREDIENTS:
- 1 bone-in spiral-cut ham (about 10 lbs)
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp Bragg’s organic apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ground ginger root (cutting cone #1)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh ground cinnamon
- Whole cloves (as many as you like!)
- Fresh pineapple slices
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
🔥 INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F.
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Score the ham with a carving knife and stud it with whole cloves. Place it in a jumbo roaster, uncovered.
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In a 3-quart saucepan, combine:
- Honey
- Pineapple juice
- Butter
- Molasses
- Brown sugar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Ginger
- Dijon mustard
- Cinnamon
Simmer gently over low heat (180°F–200°F), stirring occasionally until the glaze is warm and smooth.
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Decorate the ham with pineapple slices and cherries (if using).
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Brush glaze generously over the ham and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 10–15 minutes with more glaze.
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For the final 4–5 minutes, switch on the broiler to caramelize the glaze and create a sticky, golden crust.
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Rest the ham for a few minutes before carving and serving.
🍴 Ready to Serve!
Your guests will love the combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors—and the melt-in-your-mouth texture of this classic honey glazed ham. It's a recipe that's sure to become part of your own family tradition.
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