Honeyed ham glaze –Are you ready to take that ordinary baked ham and give it a makeover that would make it the star of any dinner party? Hold onto your forks, folks! We’re about to dive into the world of homemade glazes that’ll have your guests talking—and maybe licking their plates! Let’s get started.
Glorious Ham Glaze
This glaze isn’t just your run-of-the-mill sauce—it’s a delicious concoction that will elevate your ham to legendary status. Seriously, it’s like a spa day for your meat! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). If you can’t figure out how to preheat your oven, well… it might be a long day.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients. Stir them together like you’re rehearsing for a play until your brown sugar dissolves and all the flavors meld together. It should smell heavenly, like a sweet hug!
- Once your glaze looks and smells amazing, let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes. This is the time to walk around, show off your culinary prowess, and try not to eat it straight from the saucepan!
- Now, grab your previously cooked ham (It’s okay, we won’t tell if it came from the store!) and place it on a roasting pan. This is where the magic happens.
- Using a basting brush or a spoon, slather that glaze all over the ham. Don’t be shy—give it a generous coat! Think of it as a beauty treatment for your ham. Feel free to poke some holes with a fork for extra soaking power.
- Cover the ham with foil (we want it cozy) and bake it in the oven for about 1 hour. Baste it with the glaze from the pan every 20 minutes to keep things juicy!
- Remove the foil in the last 15 minutes of baking to let that glaze caramelize and take on a beautiful color. It should look like something you’d see on the cover of a gourmet magazine.
- Once cooked, let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will help those juices redistribute, and let’s be honest, it gives you some time to take selfies with your masterpiece!
And there you have it! A fabulous baked ham with a homemade glaze that tastes as good as it looks. Your family and friends will be begging for seconds—and maybe even thirds. Serve it up with a side of laughter (and vegetables, if you must), and you’ll be the host with the most!