Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Copycat Honey Baked Ham

12 - 16
Honey Baked ham is a holiday classic, but if you're looking to save some money (or if you procrastinated), here's how to make a delicious copycat version.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. honey
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter

    melted

  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. sweet paprika
  • 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 smoked half bone-in spiral-cut ham

    8-lb.

  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 325°. In a small bowl, mix honey, butter, mustard, onion powder, paprika, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. 

  2. 2

    Arrange ham fat cap side up on a wire rack set in a large roasting pan. Baste all over and between slices with half of glaze. Fill bottom of roasting pan with about 1/4" water. Wrap entire ham in foil.

  3. 3

    Bake ham, adding more water if pan dries out, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 130°, about 2 hours.

  4. 4

    Carefully remove roasting pan from oven. Unwrap ham and increase oven temperature to 400°. Baste ham with half of remaining glaze.

  5. 5

    Continue to bake until glaze is caramelized and tacky, about 10 minutes. Baste ham again all over with remaining glaze and dust with granulated sugar, packing mixture onto ham. Continue to bake until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 145° and sugar has turned into a crunchy, caramelized shell, about 10 minutes more. Let cool slightly before transferring to a platter.

Copycat Honey Baked Ham

Copycat Honey Baked Ham

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About this Recipe

Craving that iconic, irresistible flavor of a Honey Baked Ham for your holiday spread, but not the premium price tag or the last-minute rush? This copycat recipe lets you create a truly delicious version right in your own kitchen.

The magic lies in replicating the distinct sweet and savory glaze that makes Honey Baked Ham so special. With a thoughtful blend of honey, butter, and a complex array of aromatic spices, this recipe captures the essence of the classic, ensuring a memorable centerpiece for your festive table.

Prepare for a show-stopping ham that's tender, juicy, and coated in a glistening, caramelized crust. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of rich ham flavor with the sweet warmth of honey, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, brightened by a hint of Dijon and paprika. This generous recipe is designed to feed a crowd, yielding 12-16 servings, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or special family meals.

To achieve the authentic "Copycat Honey Baked Ham" experience, this recipe relies on a specific combination of ingredients. The balance of honey, granulated sugar, and a carefully selected blend of spices—including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, onion powder, and paprika—is key to recreating that signature flavor. For this reason, specific ingredient substitutions are not recommended if you're aiming for the classic taste.

This Copycat Honey Baked Ham is destined to be the star of your holiday feast, from Thanksgiving to Christmas dinner or any special occasion that calls for an impressive main course. Serve it alongside your favorite festive sides to complete a truly unforgettable meal.

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