THE BEST HAM GLAZE
A perfectly glazed ham is often the centerpiece of many holiday celebrations, including Easter and Christmas. Guests swoon over the juicy, savory slices on their plate. The most beautiful ham will have a tangy, sticky-sweet and shiny glaze. After tinkering with many ingredients, we landed on a knock-your-socks-off combination that includes brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon and cloves for sweet, warm and slightly smoky notes. Dijon and a splash of apple cider vinegar add tang and zip while soy sauce gives it a great depth of flavor. Rounding out the glaze with brightness are the zest and juice of an orange. We hoped to only brush the ham once during baking, but test after test proved that glazing two more times during the last 30 minutes in the oven brings out the best flavors and creates the most magical sheen.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Let the ham sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and trim off any skin. If your ham is not a spiral-cut ham, use a sharp paring knife to score through the fat in a diagonal crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat.
- Place the ham, flat side down, on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup water into the pan. Bake until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the ham registers 130 degrees F, about 2 hours 30 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound-reduce the time to 10 minutes per pound for a spiral-cut ham).
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Whisk the brown sugar, maple syrup, soy sauce, orange zest and juice, Dijon, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, onion powder and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the glaze has thickened and reduced by half (you should have 1 cup glaze), 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside until the ham is ready.
- Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Brush half of the glaze over the ham. If the water in the bottom of the pan has evaporated, add 1 cup water. Return the ham to the oven and roast for 30 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes (two more times) before returning to the oven.
- Let the ham cool for 15 minutes before thinly slicing.
PERFECT GLAZED HAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Dry a bone-in, fully cooked half ham (do not use a country ham) and bring to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Trim the ham skin, leaving the fat intact. Score the fat in a crosshatch pattern, making the cuts about 3/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Put the ham flat-side down on a rack in a roasting pan; add 1 cup water. Bake on the lowest oven rack, 40 minutes, adding more water if the pan gets dry. Meanwhile, make the glaze: Whisk 1 cup jam or marmalade with 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce. Brush the ham with half of the glaze; cover loosely with foil and bake 45 more minutes. Brush with the remaining glaze and bake, uncovered, until the glaze is browned, 40 to 50 more minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before carving.
- Don't toss your ham bone! Add it to simmering soups, beans or braised greens for extra flavor.
- Give your ham a great crunch: Sprinkle one of the below mixes onto the glaze before the last 40 to 50 minutes of cooking.
- Spring Herb Mix 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), 3 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chives, and the grated zest of 1 lemon.
- Cornmeal-Thyme Crush 1 cup cornbread stuffing mix; toss with 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander and 1/2 cup cornmeal.
- Spicy Sourdough Grind 3 cups cubed sourdough bread in a food processor; toss with 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 bunch chopped scallions.
THE BEST HAM GLAZE (EASY)
If ham roast is on your dinner menu, you'll definitely need to know how to make a quick ham glaze.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Dressing
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk all ingredients together.
- Brush over a spiral cut or scored ham.
- If desired, brush extra overtop and broil to make the glaze golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Sodium 23 mg, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APRICOT AND HONEY HAM GLAZE
I found this recipe years ago and use this glaze whenever I make a ham now.
Provided by Cheryl Gausdal
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Ham Glaze Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together the apricot jam, honey, hot English mustard, and orange marmalade in a bowl until the mixture is well combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 23.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
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