Honey and Brown Sugar-Crusted Ham

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Honey and Brown Sugar-Crusted Ham
141 min.
10
1621kcal

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Are you looking for a showstopper for your next gathering? Look no further than this delightful Honey and Brown Sugar-Crusted Ham! Perfect for both lunch and dinner, this mouth-watering main dish is bound to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. Not only does it serve 10 people, making it ideal for larger celebrations, but it also provides a comforting, hearty experience that everyone will adore.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this beautifully glazed ham, coated in a luscious mixture of dark brown sugar and aromatic spices. The combination of honey, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg creates a symphony of flavors that caramelize perfectly on the outside, giving you a sweet, crispy crust that contrasts wonderfully with the tender and juicy ham inside.

This recipe is vegetarian and dairy-free, ensuring that all your guests can indulge in its deliciousness. Plus, it’s woven into a cooking experience that lets you show off your culinary skills without being overly complicated. With just a few simple steps and some straightforward equipment, you can create an incredible centerpiece for your table.

Whether it's a holiday feast or a casual get-together, this Honey and Brown Sugar-Crusted Ham is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors that will elevate any occasion. So roll up your sleeves, and let’s start cooking!

Ingredients

  • cup firmly brown sugar dark packed
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 0.8 cup honey 
  • lb ready-to-cook bone-in

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Slice away hard outer skin from ham with a sharp knife, leaving a thin layer of fat.
  2. Place ham, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score top of ham in a diamond pattern; insert a meat thermometer into ham, making sure it does not touch fat or bone.
  3. Bake ham on lowest oven rack at 325 for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Remove ham from oven, leaving oven on.
  5. Brush ham with honey.
  6. Combine sugar and spices; pat over honey, coating ham well.
  7. Return ham to oven, and continue to bake at 325 for 35 to 45 minutes or until thermometer registers 14
  8. (Cover ham with aluminum foil during the last 20 minutes, if necessary, to prevent excessive browning.)
  9. Let ham stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1621kcal
Protein12.27%
Fat4%
Carbs83.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.73
Glycemic Load
10.97
Inflammation Score
4
Nutrition Score
4.7534783169951%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1620.95kcal
81.05%
Fat:7.41g
11.4%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.38%
Carbohydrates:349.1g
116.37%
Net Carbohydrates:334.26g
121.55%
Sugar:49.59g
55.1%
Cholesterol:182.24mg
60.75%
Sodium:7.78mg
0.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.16g
102.33%
Fiber:14.84g
59.36%
Potassium:1030.21mg
29.43%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.77%
Calcium:23.42mg
2.34%
Iron:0.31mg
1.72%
Copper:0.02mg
1.15%
Source:My Recipes