I can’t tell y’all the last time I bought one of those honey baked hams because my honey glazed ham is the straight up truth. I make sure it stays nice and juicy by cooking it in its own juices. Then I top the ham off with a killer glaze made with honey, pineapple juice, and brown sugar. It’s legit holiday-ready boos. And bonus, I’ve got instructions on how to make this honey glazed ham recipe in a slow cooker for ya too!
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How To Make Honey Glazed Ham
These step-by-step photos show how to make an easy honey glazed ham, but be sure to check the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and detailed instructions. Skip to the → Baked Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
1. Melt butter in a saucepan whisk in honey brown sugar glaze ingredients
Let it bubble and thicken, then remove from heat.
2. Place the ham cut side down, score the top, and brush with glaze
Coat it with about one-third of the glaze and bake.
3. Brush the ham again with half of the remaining glaze
Turn up the oven temperature and put the ham back in so it deepens in flavor and color.
4. Finish your honey glazed ham with the remaining glaze
Broil until the top gets glossy and caramelized.
WARNING: Pork is inherently a very salty protein, and most store-bought hams are already brined. As with any other recipe, salt and pepper your ham as needed. Just go easy on it so it doesn’t turn out too salty.
Full Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
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Equipment
- Medium Sauce Pan
- 9×13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
- 8-10 lb Plain fully cooked spiral sliced bone in ham make sure it does not already have a glaze
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter then whisk in brown sugar, honey, mustard, pineapple juice, garlic powder and paprika until combined. Allow the mixture to cook for about 5-7 minutes or until it bubbles and somewhat thickens. Take off heat. It will continue to thicken as it stands.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a 9" x 13" pan with lots of foil going up the sides as well then thoroughly spray with cooking spray.
- Place the ham cut side down in the pan. Next score the ham if you desire. To score, simply make shallow cuts along the top of the thicker skin to get the glaze to seep through even more.
- Brush the ⅓ of the glaze over the top of the ham.
- Bake for 1 ½ hours then turn oven to 425 degrees F and brush ham again with half of the remaining glaze.
- Bake 15 additional minutes, then finally brush ham with remaining glaze you have. Place ham under broiler for 3-5 minutes to allow glaze to get sticky. The sugar should be super seeped in and delicious.
- Rest ham for 10 minutes and then serve.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Thoroughly spray the inside of a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker with your cooking spray.
- Carefully place the ham inside. Prepare ham according to instructions.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Notes
How to Store
- Fridge: Store the ham in its juices in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Keep the slices nice and coated so they don’t dry out.
- Freezer: Wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap or foil, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1-2 months. Freeze in portions, not the whole ham!
Nutrition
How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham
- Place the ham in the slow cooker. Make sure you’ve already prepped it!
- Once the ham is in the slow cooker, pour the glaze over it and try to cover as much ground as possible. Don’t worry if there are uncovered portions.
- The key here is LOW AND SLOW. Set a timer for about 8 hours (it might take 5 depending on the size of the ham) and cook on the low setting. Do your best to baste the ham with glaze every hour or so. I would also suggest flipping the ham halfway through cooking.
PRO TIP: Butt-end hams fit into a slow cooker a bit more easily. A 10-pound ham is as big as you can fit into a 6-quart slow-cooker. Make sure you spray it completely with non stick spray.
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Recipe Tips
- Skip pre-glazed hams. You will be making an amazing honey glaze from scratch, so toss that glaze packet.
- Let the ham sit out. Take it out of the fridge 30 to 60 minutes before baking so it heats evenly and stays juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer. Since the ham is already cooked, you’re just reheating it. Aim for 135 to 140°F in the thickest part.
- Watch the browning. If it gets too dark, cover it loosely with foil. Also, keep an eye on the broiler! Sugar burns fast boos, so don’t walk away.
Serving Suggestions
- Sunday Supper: Serve this honey ham up with mashed sweet potatoes, fried corn, and fried cornbread. Easy peasy yet delish meal.
- Sandwich It Up: Make some delish no-knead bread or some Hawaiian sweet rolls and add slices of honey glazed ham to the center.
- Easter Celebration: Serve this honey baked ham recipe with honey glazed carrots, cheesy scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs, deviled ham, green bean casserole, and don’t forget the bomb carrot cake boos.
Recipe Help
Use a sharp knife and make shallow cuts across the surface in a crisscross pattern. Don’t cut too deep. You just want to open up the surface so that glaze can seep in and do its thing.
When cooking a bone-in ham, plan for about ½ pound per person. That accounts for the bone. If you want to have leftovers select a larger ham. Just be sure your ham will fit into your pan or slow cooker depending on the preparation method you plan to use.
Absolutely boos! The glaze can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
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I will try your recipe In a couple of days. To be taken to my aunt’s home for Thanksgiving. Hoping it is a big hit, because my aunt can be a tad judgmental.
I totally understand. Come back and let us know how it turns out for you.
This recipe looks amazing! I just bought a regular ham. Would this recipe work just by scoring in crockpot or should I try to spiralize it first?
I haven’t tried a whole ham with scoring it. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work though!
It’s in the oven now for Christmas lunch! The glaze is wonderful!!!
Yay! Happy to hear that!!
I’m going to try this recipe tomorrow for Easter dinner.
Oh my goodness! I made this glade for Christmas ham today and it’s amazing!!!
Wonderful. Thank you so so much Erin!
I LOVED this glaze! I followed the directions and it turned out perfect. So many ham glazes focus on sweet with pineapples etc, but I liked the dijon mustard in this. It added a great flavor note. Will definitely be using this again!
Just wonderful! I’m so so glad you enjoyed this!
What would be the adjusted time for a 13 lb ham?
This glaze makes a ton so you might be ok following the recipe as is.