Honey Glazed Baked Ham

5 from 1 vote

Whether it's for a holiday gathering or a simple family dinner, this incredibly delicious Honey Glazed Baked Ham is sure to please everyone.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 20

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, british

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Servings: people

Calories: 439kcal

Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C) and place the oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, or if you have a smaller ham, you can use a baking dish.
Remove the ham from the packaging and bring it to room temperature for about an hour before cooking.
Score the ham with a sharp knife in a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut too deep.
Make a few cuts in the ham, and then insert some cloves. This will infuse it with a delightful aroma.
Place the ham in the prepared roasting pan or baking dish, and cover it with foil.
Bake the ham for about 15-18 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
While the ham is cooking, prepare the honey glaze by mixing together honey, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
About 30 minutes before the ham is done, remove it from the oven and brush the honey glaze all over the ham.
Return the ham to the oven and continue baking, uncovered, for the remaining time until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
Once the ham is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Select a good quality ham that has an even layer of fat.
Remove the ham from the packaging and bring it to room temperature for about an hour before cooking.
To help the glaze penetrate the ham, make shallow cuts (scoring) on the surface in a crisscross pattern.
To ensure your ham is fully cooked, use a r. It should reach an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
Let the baked ham rest for about 15-20 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to be redistributed, resulting in a juicier ham.