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Glazed ham with whole cloves, glossy honey coating, deep amber and pink tones, scored diamond pattern.

Honey Glazed Ham with Whole Cloves

Honey glazed ham with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, baked and basted for a sticky finish. Ready in 165 minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fully cooked bone-in ham about 8–10 lb
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar 110 g
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Whole cloves for studding (optional)

Method
 

  1. Set oven to 325°F (165°C). Arrange the ham in a roasting pan with the cut side facing down.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the mixture is smooth and just starts to bubble. Take off the heat.
  3. With a sharp knife, cut a diamond pattern into the ham's surface. If you like, insert whole cloves at the intersections for added flavor and decoration.
  4. Coat the ham with half of the glaze, pressing it into the scored cuts.
  5. Loosely tent the ham with aluminum foil and bake for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until hot throughout. In the final 30 minutes, uncover and baste with the remaining glaze every 10 minutes to create a sticky finish.
  6. Take out of the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, with the pan juices for extra flavor.