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Christmas Glazed Ham

Irresistible Christmas Glazed Ham for a Festive Feast

Enjoy a festive and delicious Christmas glazed ham, the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ham
  • 1 half Bone-in Ham Consider free-range varieties for a more ethical choice.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can swap for coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup makes an excellent substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Whole Grain Mustard Dijon mustard can also be used.
  • 10 pieces Whole Cloves Can be omitted if unavailable.
For Roasting
  • 1.5 cups Water Adjust based on ham size.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting dish
  • Saucepan
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients.
  2. Score the fat of the ham in a diamond pattern, making 1-inch cuts.
  3. Transfer the ham to a roasting dish and pour in water.
  4. Roast the ham for about 20 minutes, checking water levels.
  5. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, mustard, and brandy over low heat to make the glaze.
  6. Brush the glaze over the ham and continue roasting, applying glaze every 20 minutes for about 1 hour.
  7. Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice the ham and serve on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Apply the glaze in the last 30-45 minutes to prevent burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe internal temperature.

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