Brown Sugar-Mustard Glazed Ham
Cook Time
2.5 - 3 hours
Yield
8-10
RECIPE Ingredients
- 1 Berkshire bone-in spiral ham, 8-10lbs
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup whole grain Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Recipe notes
A timeless classic, this sweet and tangy glazed ham is perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday suppers.
RECIPE Preparation
- Remove ham from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Line a large roasting pan with aluminum foil, place a piece of parchment paper on top, and lay the ham cut side down. Place a second piece of parchment over the ham and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until the center of the ham registers 115°F with an instant-read thermometer, about 10-15 minutes per pound.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, stir together brown sugar, orange juice and zest, honey, mustard, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Set aside.
- Remove ham from the oven and raise temperature to 400°F. Uncover the ham and brush generously with glaze. Return ham to the oven and cook, uncovered, brushing every 10 minutes with glaze, until the center of the ham registers 140°F, and the outside of the ham is nicely glazed and caramelized, for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with glaze one more time. Tent with foil and rest for 15 minutes before serving.
