This glazed ham recipe uses a simple honey mustard glaze that caramelizes into a sticky, golden crust in the oven. Whether you're making it for the holidays or a Sunday dinner, this method gives you a tender, juicy ham that looks and tastes restaurant-quality with minimal effort.
Did You Know?
The tradition of honey-glazed ham likely comes from the fact that honey, spices, and dried fruit were precious commodities historically, and coating expensive ham with them showed off wealth and hospitality. Modern versions are equally delicious and much easier to execute.
Pro Tips
Score the outside of your ham in a crosshatch pattern before glazingâthis helps the glaze penetrate and creates beautiful presentation. Apply the glaze during the last 30 minutes of cooking so it doesn't burn. Baste every 10 minutes to build up layers of glossy, caramelized coating.
If you love easy holiday mains, also check out my Juicy Pork Tenderloin and Glazed Carrots Recipe — both pair perfectly with this ham.
Storage & Meal Prep
Leftover ham keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days and freezes beautifully for up to 2 months. Slice and use in sandwiches, salads, or quick meals. Bone broth made from the ham bone is liquid gold for soups.
What to Serve With
- Scalloped potatoes or au gratin
- Roasted root vegetables
- Fresh dinner rolls
- Mustard greens or other braised greens
- Sweet potato casserole
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Should I use a spiral-cut or bone-in ham??
Spiral-cut is easier to carve and cooks faster. Bone-in ham has more flavor and is better for making broth, though it takes longer to cook.
Spiral-cut is easier to carve and cooks faster. Bone-in ham has more flavor and is better for making broth, though it takes longer to cook.
Q: How long does it take??
Plan on about 15 minutes per pound at 325°F, plus 30 minutes for glazing. A 10-pound ham takes about 3 hours total.
Watch How to Make This
Quick and Easy Glazed Ham Step by Step
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 325F. Score ham in a diamond pattern about ¼-inch deep.
- Place ham in roasting pan with 1 cup water.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and cloves. Heat until smooth.
- Pour half the glaze over ham, coating evenly.
- Bake about 1 hour, basting with remaining glaze every 15-20 minutes until heated through and caramelized.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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