Honey Glazed Ham

Ingredients

• 5 lb Half Bone‑In Country Style Ham (bone‑in, uncured, skin removed)
• 1 cup Water (enough to cover the bottom of the roasting pan about 1 inch)
• 2 whole Star Anise (for aromatic poaching liquid)
• 6 whole Cloves (for aromatic poaching liquid)
• 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup Honey (light or clover honey)
• 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar (add more if glaze is too thick)
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (a few dashes)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Roasting Pan

   Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the star anise and cloves in the bottom of a roasting pan, add enough water to come about 1 inch up the sides.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 325°F

2. Score the Ham

   Pat the ham dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, cut shallow diamonds about 1/2 inch apart and 1/4 inch deep across the surface.

   Time: PT5M

3. Start Initial Roast

   Place the rack in the pan, set the ham on top, and roast for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 325°F

4. Make the Honey‑Brown‑Sugar Glaze

   In a mixing bowl combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, cayenne, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until a thick paste forms. If too thick, add a splash more rice vinegar until brushable but still thick.

   Time: PT10M

5. First Glaze Application

   Remove the ham from the oven. Brush a thin layer of glaze over the entire surface. Return the ham to the oven.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 325°F

6. Repeat Glazing Every 20 Minutes

   Every 20 minutes, pull the ham out, brush on another generous layer of glaze, and return to the oven. Continue this cycle until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (about 18 min per pound for a half ham).

   Time: PT2H30M

   Temperature: 325°F

7. Final Moisture Boost (Optional)

   During the last glaze, drizzle a spoonful of the aromatic water from the pan over the top of the ham before the final glaze layer.

   Time: PT2M

8. Caramelize the Glaze

   When the ham reaches 130°F, remove it from the oven. Using a kitchen torch, quickly torch the surface until the glaze bubbles and turns a deep amber. Move the torch continuously to avoid burning.

   Time: PT5M

9. Rest and Serve

   Transfer the ham to a serving platter, let it rest 10 minutes, then slice and arrange on a bed of kale or greens. Garnish with sliced lady apples if desired.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

0 g