Honey-Glazed Ham

Honey-Glazed Ham is a classic dish that combines the succulent, savory flavor of ham with the sweet and sticky goodness of a honey glaze. The key to creating the perfect honey-glazed ham lies in the balance of ingredients and the low and slow cooking method. The result is a beautifully caramelized, glistening ham that is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Course Main Course

Servings

Calories 771 kcal

Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons
Small saucepan
6-quart or larger slow cooker
Baster or brush

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Ten whole cloves
1 8- to 10-pound bone-in, spiral-cut ham

Instructions

Place 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, and ten whole cloves in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer until the glaze is homogeneous and fragrant from the cloves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, then remove the cloves with a spoon.
Prepare the ham. Place one spiral-cut ham in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker, making sure you can put the lid on. If your ham is too large, you may have to turn it on its side or trim a bit off the top. Gently pull apart the ham slices and separate them.
Pour the glaze over the ham, trying to cover as much of the ham as possible, but not worrying too much, as the glaze will fall back into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 4 to 5 hours. Every hour (or as you remember), baste the ham with the glaze. You can also flip the ham halfway through cooking if desired. The ham is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F. Serve with the thickened glaze.

Notes

The glaze can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Store leftover ham in its juices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 771kcalCarbohydrates: 39.8gProtein: 56.4gFat: 35.2gSaturated Fat: 11.7gSodium: 3597mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 25g