**Glazed Ham: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**
A glazed ham is a centerpiece dish that adds elegance and flavor to any special occasion, be it a holiday feast or a family gathering. The sweet and savory glaze, perfectly caramelized and glistening, elevates the succulent ham, creating a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. This article presents three exceptional glazing options, each with its unique character, to transform your ham into a culinary masterpiece.
The classic pineapple glaze, a harmonious blend of tangy pineapple chunks and brown sugar, offers a tropical twist to the traditional ham. For a more robust flavor, the brown sugar and bourbon glaze infuses the ham with a smoky sweetness and a hint of sophistication. And for those who prefer a touch of heat, the honey Sriracha glaze delivers a delightful interplay of sweet and spicy, sure to leave a lasting impression.
No matter your preference, these three glazing options guarantee a perfectly glazed ham that will steal the show at your next gathering. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a glazed ham that will leave your guests craving for more.
AMAZING GLAZED HAM
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 14 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Let the ham sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking. This will allow it to cook evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Make the glaze: In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, cinnamon, paprika, chili powder, orange zest and juice, garlic and some salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place a rack in a roasting pan. Put the ham on the rack large open-face down (so the spiral cuts are stacked on top of one another). Brush half of the glaze over the surface of the ham, getting it between the slices as much as you can.
- Pour about an inch of water in the base of the roasting pan; the water should not touch the ham. Tent the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake for about 10 minutes per pound (1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes).
- Take the ham out of the oven and remove the foil. Raise the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Brush half of the remaining glaze on the ham. When the oven is up to temperature, return the ham, uncovered, and bake for 15 minutes. Brush the remaining glaze over the ham and cook for another 15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the ham to a platter. Serve right away, or cover with foil and take it to your gathering!
GLAZED HAM WITH 3 INGREDIENTS
Served for Easter 2011. We all enjoyed the ham and glaze so much that we were tempted to lick our plates. This simple glaze could also be used when grilling pork chops or a pork loin.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Ham
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place ham in oven at 325 degrees. Hint: I like to cover the exposed side of the ham with foil so it does not dry out while baking.
- Bake 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Towards the end of baking, skim off any pan juices and allow fat to rise to the top. In a saucepan, heat the skimmed pan juices (maybe 1/4 cup), marmalade and mustard; boil a couple minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.
- After 1 hours 30 minutes baking time, remove ham from oven. Remove foil.
- Use a sharp knife and score the fatty hard outer skin in diamonds about 1/4" deep (the glaze will run into these cuts).
- Baste ham with reduced glaze and return to oven, basting a couple more times as you bake 30 additional minutes (2 hours total baking time).
- Slice ham and serve with any remaining glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.5, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 177.2, Sodium 7308.5, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 25.6, Protein 84.3
THE BEST HAM GLAZE
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
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.
GLAZED HAM
Holiday ham gets a sweet and tangy taste from this honey of a glaze. I make sure to have extra on hand because my family likes to use it as a dipping sauce.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield about 16 servings (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon about 1/3 cup over ham. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through. Heat remaining glaze to serve with sliced ham.
Nutrition Facts :
GLAZED HAM (3 GLAZING OPTIONS) RECIPE
Provided by dtrumble
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Leaving ham's inner plastic or foil covering intact, place ham in large container and cover with hot water; set aside for 45 minutes. Drain and cover again with hot water; set aside for another 45 minutes. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 250 degrees. Unwrap ham; discard plastic disk covering bone. Place ham in oven bag. Gather top of bag tightly so bag fits snugly around ham, tie bag, and trim excess plastic. Set ham cut side down in large roasting pan and cut 4 slits in top of bag with knife. Bake ham until center registers 100 degrees, 1 to 1½ hours (about 10 minutes per pound). To make the glaze: Combine ingredients in small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1 cup, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside. Remove ham from oven and increase oven temperature to 350 degrees. Cut open oven bag and roll back sides to expose ham. Brush ham with one-third of glaze and return to oven until glaze becomes sticky, about 10 minutes (if glaze is too thick to brush, return to heat to loosen). Remove ham from oven, transfer to carving board, and brush entire ham with another third of glaze. Tent ham with aluminum foil and let rest for 15 minutes. While ham rests, add 4 to 6 tablespoons of ham juices to remaining one-third of glaze and cook over medium heat until thick but fluid sauce forms. Carve and serve ham, passing sauce separately. To Make Maple-Orange Glaze:Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick, syrupy, and reduced to 1 cup, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside. To Make Cherry-Port Glaze:Simmer port in small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is thick, syrupy, and reduced to 1 cup, 5 to 10 minutes; set aside. To Make Honey Glaze: Near the end of baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add in brown sugar, honey, mustard, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and cloves and cook, whisking constantly, just until sugar dissolves, about 2 - 3 minutes. Stir in orange zest and let cool just until it's about the consistency of honey, about 10 minutes (when ready to glaze ham rewarm glaze as needed if it has thickened too much).
Tips:
- Choose a bone-in ham for the best flavor and texture.
- Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before cooking the ham.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the ham is cooked to the proper internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
- Baste the ham with the glaze of your choice during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a shiny, flavorful crust.
- Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a glazed ham that is both delicious and visually appealing. Whether you choose a sweet, savory, or tangy glaze, the possibilities are endless. Experiment with different flavors and techniques to find the perfect combination that suits your taste preferences. Remember, the key to a successful glazed ham lies in the quality of the ingredients, the proper cooking techniques, and the careful application of the glaze. With a little practice, you'll be able to impress your family and friends with a glazed ham that is sure to become a holiday tradition.
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