Copycat Honey Baked Ham
Ingredients
- 1spiral sliced half ham
bone-in
- ¼ choney
- 3 tbspunsalted butter
softened
- 2garlic cloves
minced
- ¾ clight brown sugar
- ½ cgranulated sugar
- ½ tspfine sea salt
- ½ tsponion powder
- ¼ tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspground nutmeg
- ⅛ tspground cloves
- ⅛ tspsmoked paprika
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F and position oven racks to cook the ham in the second lowest rack position.
- 2
Line a roasting pan or large Dutch oven with one large piece of foil.
- 3
Place the ham in the center of the pan on the foil flat-side down
- 4
Combine the honey, butter, and garlic in a small bowl.
- 5
Rub the ham with this mixture, working some between the slices if possible.
- 6
Bring the sides of the foil up and over the ham to loosely cover.
- 7
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- 8
At the 1 hour and 15-minute mark, combine the sugar, salt, onion powder, and spices in a small bowl.
- 9
Uncover the ham and pat half of the sugar mixture over the ham after the hour and a half is up. Also, reserve about ¼ cup of the ham juices collected at the bottom of the pan.
- 10
Broil the ham uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until it develops a crispy, crackly exterior.
- 11
Meanwhile, add 3 tablespoons of the reserved ham juice to a small saucepan with the remaining sugar and seasoning mixture.
- 12
Bring to a boil and keep at a rolling boil for 1 minute. This is the glaze.
- 13
Pour the glaze over the ham (or brush it on for a lighter coat), then broil for 1-2 more minutes to caramelize.
- 14
Rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Copycat Honey Baked Ham
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About this Recipe
Craving that signature sweet and savory flavor of a classic Honey Baked Ham without the hefty price tag or holiday rush? This copycat recipe brings the beloved taste right to your table, letting you savor every moment with far less fuss.
The magic lies in replicating the distinct glaze, a harmonious blend of sweet honey and brown sugar with a warming symphony of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and smoked paprika. This carefully balanced combination ensures every slice of ham is infused with that irresistible, familiar flavor, making it a true showstopper.
You'll be treated to tender, juicy ham enveloped in a glistening, richly flavored crust. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of smoky ham and the complex sweetness of the glaze, balanced by a subtle warmth from the aromatic spices.
This impressive main dish, at 158 calories per serving, is perfect for a special occasion or a memorable family meal, requiring just under two hours from start to finish for a truly rewarding experience.
While the precise proportions in this recipe create the iconic flavor, you can subtly tweak the glaze to match your preference. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey or brown sugar for more or less sweetness, or increase the smoked paprika for a deeper, earthier note.
This Copycat Honey Baked Ham is an undeniable highlight, ideal for holiday feasts, Sunday dinners, or any gathering where you want to impress with minimal effort. Serve alongside your favorite comforting sides for a truly satisfying meal that everyone will remember.