Best 5 Honey Baked Ham Copycat Recipes
Indulge in the delectable flavors of honey-baked ham, a classic dish perfect for special occasions or a comforting family meal. This treasured recipe has been passed down through generations, captivating taste buds with its tender, juicy ham smothered in a luscious honey glaze. With just a few simple ingredients, you can recreate this iconic dish and enjoy the sweet and savory symphony of flavors that have made it a beloved tradition. Explore the culinary journey within this article, where you'll find not only the classic honey-baked ham recipe but also tantalizing variations to suit every palate. Discover the secrets to achieving that perfect glaze, the art of selecting the right ham, and insider tips for ensuring a moist and flavorful experience. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a creative twist, this article has something for every ham enthusiast. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
COPYCAT HONEY BAKED HAM
This honey baked ham copycat recipe is tender and juicy with a delicious honey glaze.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Remove the packaging and the plastic disk from the bottom of the ham. Place ham in a shallow roasting pan, cut side down.
- Bake for 13-16 minutes per pound until ham reaches 135°F.
- Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Once the ham reaches 135°F, remove it from the oven. Turn the oven up to 425°F. Brush the ham generously with the honey glaze. (I do 2-3 coats of glaze).
- Return to the oven for 15-20 minutes or until ham reaches 140°F and glaze is browned.
- Remove the ham from the oven and rest at least 15 minutes before cutting. Spoon juices over the ham before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 1363 mg, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COPYCAT HONEYBAKED HAM RECIPE
Save yourself some serious money during the holidays by making your own Honey Baked Ham recipe at home!
Provided by The Chunky Chef
Categories Main Course
Time 4h20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim ham if needed, then place in slow cooker. Combine melted butter and honey, then massage over ham, getting in between the slices a little. Cover and cook on LOW 4-5 hours.
- At the end of the cooking time, preheat broiler to HIGH, and line a roasting pan with heavy duty aluminum foil.
- Combine sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, paprika and allspice in a small bowl. Pat half of the sugar mixture over the top of the ham.
- Broil for several minutes, until bubbly and caramelized, then remove from oven.
- To a small saucepan, add remaining sugar mixture. Add 3 Tbsp of either water or ham juices from bottom of the slow cooker. A combination of water/ham juice and bourbon is a nice alternative! Stir, and heat to a boil. Boil for about a minute, then remove from heat.
- Brush or pour glaze over the ham, then broil again for a minute or two (careful... don't let it burn!). Remove from oven and let ham rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm or cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
COPYCAT HONEY BAKED HAM
For holidays and special occasions my family loves a good old fashioned baked ham. One year I decided to see if I could duplicate the crunchy glaze on a Honey Baked Ham. After tweaking it a couple times I have developed a pretty good imitation. It is delicious. I get asked to make ham to take to pot lucks and parties because everyone likes my version so well. The best part is that it is really easy. If you have a kitchen torch you can torch the sugar instead of broiling it. That method is just as easy. -Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place ham and water in a 7-qt. slow cooker. Brush ham with 1/2 cup honey. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads 140°, 4 to 5 hours., Preheat broiler. Combine glaze ingredients. Transfer ham to a rack in a shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup honey; sprinkle with glaze mixture, pressing to adhere. Broil 6-8 in. from heat until lightly browned and sugar is melted, 3-5 minutes, rotating as needed. Cover with foil; let stand until glaze hardens, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.
HONEY BAKED HAM (COPYCAT)
Honey Baked Hams are basted in fruit juices and then glazed with a mixture of brown sugar and honey. Here is a copy cat recipe from Family Circle Magazine. Have to say, I love Honey Baked Hams. Makes 1 7 lb. ham.
Provided by Dawn399
Categories Ham
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place ham, cut end down, in a large baking pan.
- Mix pear nectar and orange juice in a bowl.
- Bake ham for 15 minutes per pound basting frequently with juices.
- Mix brown sugar and honey together in a small bowl.
- Brush mixture over ham and bake for another hour or until internal temperature reads 140°F.
- Honey Baked Ham corporation uses a butane torch to caramelize the glaze to a crust.
- The ham is placed on top of a huge metal drum covered with foil and caramelized.
HONEY BAKED HAM (THE REAL THING!)
I got this recipe from "Top Secret Recipes" and it is the HoneyBaked Store recipe (or duplicate) that they use at the store. The hams are delivered at the stores already smoked and cooked; they are then sliced with the signature cut and then this recipe is used to caramelize them using a blow-torch. "Top Secret Recipes" only keeps this recipe up for two weeks on their site a year. The spices are ordinary pumpkin pie spices and you may substitute that for the first three spices. To get the coating just right, you must use a blowtorch. If you don't have one, you can find a small one in the hardware stores for around $15. Oh, Eleventhletter - I loved your suggestion to put it in a can of cola and baste it with that! Wonderful! THEN, when it's done - put on the sugar crust!
Provided by Shepardess
Categories Ham
Time 2h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First you must slice your ham, if it is not already sliced.
- Use a very sharp knife to cut the ham into very thin slices around the bone.
- Do not cut all the way to the bone or the meat may not hold together properly as it is being glazed.
- You want the slices to be quite thin, but not so thin that they begin to fall apart of off the bone.
- You may wish to turn the ham onto its flat end and cut around it starting at the bottom.
- You can then spin the ham as you slice around and work your way up.
- Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl.
- (I like to make double this recipe for a nice large ham).
- Lay down a couple sheets of wax paper onto a flat surface, such as your kitchen counter.
- Pour the sugar mixture onto the wax paper and spread it around evenly.
- Pick up the ham and roll it over the sugar mixture so that it is well coated.
- Do not coat the flat end of the ham, just the outer surface which you have sliced through.
- Again, I like to stuff some of the sugar mixture INSIDE the slices.
- Turn the ham onto its flat end on a plate.
- Use a blow torch with a medium-size flame to caramelize the sugar.
- Wave the torch over the sugar with rapid movements, so that the sugar bubbles and browns, but does not burn.
- Spin the plate so that you can torch the entire surface of the ham.
- Repeat the coating and caramelizing process until the ham has been well-glazed (don't expect to use all of the sugar mixture).
- Serve the ham cold (don't put the sugar between the slices if you plan on doing this) or re-heat (THEN put the sugar between the slices BEFORE you caramelize it) just like the real thing!
- Don't be frightened to use the torch!
- You can to it outside, if you wish.
- Just set it on something fire proof and have fun blazing away!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Sugar 10
Tips:
- Choose a high-quality ham: Look for a ham that is fully cooked and spiral-sliced. A good ham will have a nice, even color and a firm texture.
- Prepare the ham properly: Before baking the ham, it is important to remove the plastic wrap and any labels. You should also score the ham by making shallow cuts in the surface of the meat. This will help the glaze to penetrate and flavor the ham.
- Use a good glaze: The glaze is what gives the ham its delicious flavor. You can use a store-bought glaze or make your own. If you are making your own glaze, be sure to use a combination of sweet and savory ingredients.
- Bake the ham properly: The ham should be baked in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. The baking time will vary depending on the size of the ham. A good rule of thumb is to bake the ham for 10 minutes per pound.
- Let the ham rest before serving: After the ham is baked, it is important to let it rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
Honey baked ham is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any special occasion. By following the tips in this article, you can make a honey baked ham that will be the hit of your next party.
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