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Irresistible Glazed Easter Ham Recipe with Easy Honey Mustard Sauce

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A festive and simple glazed Easter ham with a sweet honey glaze and tangy honey mustard sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • Bone-in fully cooked ham (8-10 pounds, spiral-cut recommended)
  • Honey (½ cup)
  • Brown sugar (½ cup, packed)
  • Dijon mustard (¼ cup)
  • Whole grain mustard (2 tablespoons)
  • Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons)
  • Ground cloves (½ teaspoon)
  • Ground cinnamon (¼ teaspoon)
  • Water or apple juice (½ cup)
  • Butter (2 tablespoons, melted)
  • Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
  • Mayonnaise (½ cup)
  • Honey (2 tablespoons) for sauce
  • Dijon mustard (2 tablespoons) for sauce
  • Lemon juice (1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove ham from packaging and pat dry. Score surface in a diamond pattern about ½ inch deep.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, ground cloves, cinnamon, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Place ham on roasting rack in pan. Pour water or apple juice into pan. Add fresh thyme or rosemary if using.
  5. Brush ham generously with half of the glaze, making sure to get into scored cuts.
  6. Cover loosely with foil and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes (about 15 minutes per pound), basting every 20 minutes with more glaze.
  7. Remove foil during last 20 minutes to allow glaze to caramelize, continuing to baste.
  8. Check internal temperature; it should read 140°F (60°C). If not, continue roasting and basting, checking every 10 minutes.
  9. Remove ham from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  10. While ham rests, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the honey mustard sauce. Chill until serving.
  11. Carve ham thinly against the grain and serve with honey mustard sauce.

Notes

Score the ham surface about ½ inch deep to help glaze soak in. Baste regularly for a glossy, sticky finish. Use a digital thermometer to avoid overcooking. Tent with foil if glaze starts to burn. Glaze and sauce can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based spread. For vegan sauce, use vegan mayo and maple syrup instead of honey.

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