Best 2 Elegant Holiday Ham Glaze Recipes

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Holiday Ham Glaze article, where we present an array of delectable recipes that will elevate your holiday feast to new heights. Experience the art of creating a perfect ham glaze, transforming an ordinary dish into a centerpiece that wows your guests. Discover the secrets of crafting a flavorful glaze that complements the richness of ham, adding a touch of sweetness, tang, and savory notes. Explore variations of glaze recipes using everyday ingredients like brown sugar, mustard, honey, pineapple juice, and citrus, each offering a unique taste profile that caters to different palates. Whether you prefer a classic glaze with a hint of spice or a fruity glaze with a burst of sweetness, we have the perfect recipe for you. Get ready to impress your loved ones with a holiday ham that steals the show!

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GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM

Glazed Holiday Ham image

This is the ham that led directly to whatever childhood memory caused someone to combine ham and pineapple on a pizza. The sweet, slightly fiery and herbaceous crust on this salty haunch practically calls out for a garnish of caramelized pineapple, if not a spray of maraschino cherries. Others may reverse course and apply mustard. Either way, it is good to serve with a nutty wild rice or potatoes au grain, something with backbone.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories easy, main course

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 7-to-8-pound bone-in ham
Whole cloves
1½ teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup dry sherry

Steps:

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place the ham on a rack in a large roasting pan. Score the ham diagonally left to right, then right to left, to create a diamond pattern across the meat. Stud each diamond with a whole clove.
Add a cup or two of water to the bottom of the pan, then bake the ham, uncovered, 25 minutes to the pound if it is ready-to-cook, about half that if it is ready-to-eat.
Combine the mustard and the brown sugar in a bowl, then add the sherry to make a thick paste. Spread the mixture over the ham approximately 20 minutes before it is ready to remove from the oven, then bake until crust has formed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 2951 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

THE BEST HAM GLAZE

The Best Ham Glaze image

A perfectly glazed ham is often the centerpiece of many holiday celebrations, including Easter and Christmas. Guests swoon over the juicy, savory slices on their plate. The most beautiful ham will have a tangy, sticky-sweet and shiny glaze. After tinkering with many ingredients, we landed on a knock-your-socks-off combination that includes brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon and cloves for sweet, warm and slightly smoky notes. Dijon and a splash of apple cider vinegar add tang and zip while soy sauce gives it a great depth of flavor. Rounding out the glaze with brightness are the zest and juice of an orange. We hoped to only brush the ham once during baking, but test after test proved that glazing two more times during the last 30 minutes in the oven brings out the best flavors and creates the most magical sheen.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

One 8- to 10-pound fully-cooked bone-in ham
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Zest and juice of 1 navel orange
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the ham sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and trim off any skin. If your ham is not a spiral-cut ham, use a sharp paring knife to score through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat.
Place the ham, flat side down, on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup water into the pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 130 degrees F, about 2 hours 30 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound-reduce the time to 10 minutes per pound for a spiral-cut ham).
Meanwhile, make the glaze: Whisk the brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, orange zest and juice, Dijon, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, onion powder and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the glaze has thickened and reduced by half (you should have 1 cup glaze), 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside until the ham is ready.
Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Brush half of the glaze over the ham. If the water in the bottom of the pan has evaporated, add 1 cup water. Return the ham to the oven and roast for 30 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes (two more times) before returning to the oven.
Let the ham cool for 15 minutes before thinly slicing.

Tips:

To ensure the ham is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for a rare ham, 145°F (63°C) for a medium-rare ham, or 150°F (66°C) for a well-done ham.
If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can test the ham for doneness by inserting a sharp knife into the thickest part of the ham. If the juices run clear, the ham is done.
Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the ham, making it more tender and flavorful.
To make the glaze, combine brown sugar, honey, orange juice, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened.
Brush the glaze over the ham every 15-20 minutes during the last 30 minutes of cooking. This will help to create a delicious, caramelized crust.
Serve the ham with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

This elegant holiday ham glaze is the perfect way to add a touch of sophistication to your holiday feast. The combination of brown sugar, honey, orange juice, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves creates a delicious, caramelized crust that will impress your guests. Serve the ham with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad, for a truly memorable meal.