Glazed Ham (Holiday Main Dish)

A festive centerpiece for Christmas and Easter dinners, glazed ham is baked until caramelized with a sweet glaze made from honey, brown sugar, mustard, or maple syrup. Juicy, savory, and sweet, it’s one of the most iconic holiday dishes in America.

01 Information

Grade

Serving

Calorie

Prep Time

Cook Time

Total Time

Medium

8-10 Servings

520 Kcal

15 Mins

2Hrs

2Hr 15 Mins

02 Ingredients

  • 1 Whole Cooked Ham (about 3–4 kg, bone-in preferred)

  • ½ cup Honey (or Maple Syrup)

  • ½ cup Brown Sugar

  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard (or Yellow Mustard)

  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (or Orange Juice)

  • ½ tsp Ground Cloves (optional, classic holiday flavor)

  • Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, or Creamed Spinach



    To Serve

  • Roasted Vegetables

  • Mashed Potatoes

  • Dinner Rolls


03 Method

Step 1
Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Place ham in a roasting pan, cut side down.

Step 2
Score the surface of the ham in a crisscross diamond pattern.

Step 3
In a bowl, whisk together Honey, Brown Sugar, Mustard, Vinegar (or Juice), and Cloves (if using).

Step 4
Brush half of the glaze over the ham. Cover loosely with foil.

Step 5
Bake for 1.5–2 hours, basting with glaze every 30 minutes.

Step 6
During the last 20 minutes, remove foil and brush with remaining glaze. Bake until caramelized and glossy.

Step 7
Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 8
Serve hot with traditional sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.