Name: Copycat Honey Baked Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 7 min
Total time: 2 h 22 min
Yield: 16 Servings
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

My Copycat Honey Baked Ham feels like a holiday every time I take a bite. It’s that perfect balance of savory and sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. It makes any gathering feel a little more special. So, if you’re like me and understand the sheer joy of a truly exceptional ham, especially one with that signature honey-kissed crust, then you’re in the right place.

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Copycat Honey Baked Ham

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees; Adjust oven rack to the lowest position.

If ham is unsliced, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern about 1/8-inch deep.

Line a roasting pan with heavy duty foil and place ham cut side down.

In a bowl, combine butter and honey.

Brush ham with the butter honey mixture, making sure it gets into the scores and/or slices.

Lift up the foil to loosely cover the sides of the ham; Add additional foil to loosely cover the top.

Bake approximately 12-15 minutes per pound, or according to the package directions.

Ham is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F.

Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, ground ginger and cloves in a bowl.

Preheat broiler.

Remove the foil from the top of the ham and transfer any accumulated juices from the pan to a bowl.

Fold down the foil on the sides of the ham.

Pat half of the brown sugar seasoning mixture on the outside surface of the ham.

Broil ham until the sugar mixture starts to bubble and caramelize, about 4-5 minutes.

Remove ham from oven.

In a small sauce pan, add the remaining brown sugar spice mixture and 1/4 cup of the reserved juices and bring to a boil.

Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat.

Pour the glaze over the outside of the ham and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully so it doesn’t burn.

Remove ham from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Score the Fat Cap Strategically ✂️
Cut shallow diamond patterns (¼-inch deep) into the ham's fat layer before applying the spice rub to allow the honey-butter glaze to penetrate deeper and create a caramelized, crispy exterior.
Bloom Your Spices in Butter 🧈
Toast the ground cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg in melted butter for 30 seconds before mixing with brown sugar and honey to unlock their essential oils and intensify the warm, complex flavor profile.
Low and Slow with Foil Protection 🛡️
Bake at 325°F covered loosely with foil for the first two-thirds of cooking time to prevent the crust from burning while the interior reaches perfect tenderness—remove foil in the final 30 minutes for crust caramelization.
Baste Every 20 Minutes for Golden Glaze ✨
Consistently spoon the pan drippings mixed with reserved honey-butter glaze over the ham every 20 minutes to build layers of sticky, glossy coating that rivals the original Honey Baked Ham signature finish.
Use a Meat Thermometer for Perfect Doneness 🌡️
Insert the thermometer into the thickest part without touching bone and cook to 140°F internal temperature—this ensures the ham is heated through while remaining supremely moist and tender throughout.

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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.