Classic Honey Glazed Ham
Cut used: Ham (Fresh Ham / Leg) pork →
Prep
10 min
Cook
1 hr 45 min
Total
2 hrs
A great glazed ham is really about two things: gentle reheating so the meat stays moist, and a glaze that caramelizes into a sticky, sweet-savory crust. This recipe uses a pre-cooked spiral-cut ham, so the oven time is mostly about warming it through and building layers of glaze. It's a low-effort, high-reward holiday showstopper.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- 8-10 lbs Spiral-cut bone-in ham, fully cooked
- 3/4 cup Honey
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup, for the pan Chicken or apple stock
How Do You Make Classic Honey Glazed Ham?
- 1
Preheat and prep
Preheat the oven to 300°F. Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan and pour stock into the bottom of the pan.
- 2
Cover and warm
Cover the ham tightly with foil and bake for about 1.5 hours, or roughly 12-15 minutes per pound, until warmed through.
- 3
Make the glaze
While the ham warms, melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in honey, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
Apply first coat
Remove the foil, brush a generous layer of glaze between the spiral slices and over the surface.
- 5
Glaze and roast uncovered
Return to the oven uncovered and roast 20-30 minutes, brushing with more glaze every 10 minutes, until deeply caramelized.
- 6
Check temperature
The ham is ready when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 140°F, since it's already fully cooked.
- 7
Rest and serve
Let the ham rest 15 minutes before slicing along the pre-cut spiral lines and serving with any extra glaze.
What Are the Pro Tips for This Recipe?
- 💡 Since the ham is precooked, your only job is reheating gently without drying it out — low and covered is key.
- 💡 Baste often in the final glazing stage; that's where the sticky crust develops.
- 💡 Save the bone for split pea or bean soup afterward — it's packed with flavor.
