Sweet Harmony Honey-Glazed Ham

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Sweet Harmony Honey-Glazed Ham

Ingredients:

For the Ham:

• 1 fully-cooked, bone-in ham (10-12 pounds)
• 1 cup water or apple juice (for baking)

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

2. Prepare the Ham:

   • Remove the ham from its packaging and discard any plastic or netting unless it’s an oven-safe net.
   • Place the ham in a large roasting pan flat side down.
   • Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, cutting about 1/4-inch deep. If desired, you can insert whole cloves into the intersections of the cuts for added flavor and presentation.

3. Prepare the Glaze:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
   • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Bake the Ham:

   • Pour 1 cup of water or apple juice into the bottom of the roasting pan to help keep the ham moist.
   • Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.
   • Place the ham in the preheated oven and bake according to the guideline of 15-18 minutes per pound. For a 10-12 pound ham, this will be approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

5. Baste with Glaze:

   • About 30 minutes before the ham is done, remove it from the oven.
   • Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
   • Brush the ham generously with the prepared glaze.
   • Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes, basting with additional glaze every 10 minutes until the ham is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) on a meat thermometer.

6. Rest the Ham:

   • Remove the ham from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board.
   • Let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Serving:

• Slice the ham using a sharp knife. Serve the ham warm with the remaining glaze drizzled over on the side if desired.
• Pair the sweet and savory ham with classic sides like roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a refreshing salad for a harmonious meal.

Enjoy your deliciously sweet and savory Sweet Harmony Honey-Glazed Ham!