🎄 Honey Baked Ham Christmas Recipe: A Holiday Classic with Sweet, Savory Perfection
When it comes to holiday meals, few dishes steal the spotlight quite like a beautifully glazed Honey Baked Ham. Golden, caramelized, and dripping with sweet-savory goodness, this timeless centerpiece is more than just food — it’s a celebration.
Whether it’s served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables or sliced into sandwiches the next day, Honey Baked Ham is a Christmas classic that brings warmth and tradition to every table.
🍯 Why Honey Baked Ham is the Ultimate Holiday Showstopper
Effortless elegance: It looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make.
Feeds a crowd: Perfect for big families and festive gatherings.
Sweet, savory, and slightly smoky: The flavor combo everyone loves.
Incredible leftovers: Think ham sandwiches, soups, quiches, and more.
This is the kind of recipe you’ll want to bring out every holiday season — and maybe even for Easter and Sunday roasts too.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
A few simple ingredients make this ham shine with holiday magic.
1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or orange juice
1/2 tsp ground cloves or allspice (optional, for holiday warmth)
Whole cloves (optional, for studding the ham)
👩‍🍳 How to Make the Perfect Honey Baked Ham
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a large roasting pan with foil and place a rack inside.
2. Score the Ham
Using a sharp knife, score the top fat layer of the ham in a crisscross diamond pattern. This helps the glaze soak in. Optional: Stud each diamond with a whole clove for an extra-festive look and flavor.
3. Bake the Ham
Place the ham on the rack, cut side down. Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 15 minutes per pound (about 2–2.5 hours for a large ham).
4. Make the Glaze
While the ham bakes, combine honey, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar or juice, and spices in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened (5–10 minutes).
5. Glaze & Caramelize
During the last 30 minutes of baking, remove foil and begin brushing the ham with glaze every 10 minutes. For a deeper caramelized crust, broil for the last 3–5 minutes — but watch closely!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pair your Honey Baked Ham with:
Garlic mashed potatoes
Green bean almondine
Buttery dinner rolls
Cranberry sauce
Maple-glazed carrots or Brussels sprouts
Don’t forget the holiday wine or sparkling cider!
🥪 Leftovers You’ll Love
After the feast, the ham keeps on giving:
Ham and cheese sliders
Holiday omelets or quiches
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