Name: 🍯 Honey‑Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe
Ingredients: 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (7–10 lbs); Whole cloves (optional, for studding); 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup whole grain mustard; 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark); 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or orange juice; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional); Pinch of black pepper

Ingredients

Scale

For the Ham:

1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (7–10 lbs)
Whole cloves (optional, for studding)

For the Glaze:

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup whole grain mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or orange juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place ham flat side down in a large roasting pan lined with foil for easy cleanup.

2. Score the Ham:

If not spiral-cut, use a sharp knife to score a criss-cross pattern into the surface (about 1/4-inch deep).
Optional: Stud ham with whole cloves at the intersections for extra aroma.

3. Make the Glaze:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all glaze ingredients.
Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved and glaze is slightly thickened (5–7 minutes). Set aside.

4. Bake the Ham:

Cover ham loosely with foil and bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours (about 15 minutes per pound), basting every 30 minutes.

5. Glaze and Caramelize:

Uncover the ham during the last 30 minutes of baking.
Brush generously with the honey-mustard glaze every 10 minutes.
The glaze should caramelize and form a glossy, golden crust.

6. Rest and Serve:

Let the ham rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Spoon extra glaze from the pan over the slices when serving.