Honey Ginger Glazed Ham

Elevate your holiday table with this show-stopping Honey Ginger Glazed Ham, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This bone-in spiral-cut ham is infused with the warm, spiced aroma of whole cloves and coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, fresh ginger, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, and freshly squeezed orange juice. The glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an irresistibly sticky, golden crust that seals in the ham’s juicy tenderness. With minimal prep time and a simple basting routine, this delightful recipe is easy to make yet guaranteed to impress. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any special gathering, this glazed ham pairs beautifully with sides like roasted vegetables or buttery mashed potatoes. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh herbs or citrus slices, for a meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
• 1.5 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 12 cloves, whole

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Remove the ham from its packaging and place it in a roasting pan flat side down. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine honey, grated ginger, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, brown sugar, and orange juice. Heat over medium until the mixture is smooth and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Stud the top of the ham with whole cloves by pushing them into the scored pattern or evenly spacing them across the surface.

Step 5

Brush a generous amount of the honey ginger glaze over the entire ham.

Step 6

Cover the roasting pan loosely with aluminum foil to prevent the ham from drying out and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes per pound, or until an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) is reached.

Step 7

Every 30 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and baste it with additional glaze to keep it moist and flavorful.

Step 8

During the last 20 minutes of cook time, remove the foil, apply a final coat of glaze, and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) to caramelize the glaze and create a golden, glossy finish.

Step 9

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Step 10

Slice and serve warm, garnished with fresh sprigs of rosemary or orange slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	4279.5 grams (4279.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6844

Total Fat 209.50g	269%
Saturated Fat 73.40g	367%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1814mg	605%
Sodium 45488mg	1978%
Total Carbohydrate 453.90g	165%
Dietary Fiber 9.50g	34%
Total Sugars 428.50g
Protein 769.30g	1539%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 622mg	48%
Iron 38mg	212%
Potassium 10670mg	227%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.8%

Protein: 45.4%

Carbs: 26.8%