Name: Honey Glazed Baked Ham
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 spiral-sliced bone-in ham; 1 cup honey; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper

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Honey Glazed Baked Ham

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Ingredients

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Honey Glazed Baked Ham

1 spiral-sliced bone-in ham(8-11 lb.)

1 cup honey

2 tablespoons salted butter(melted)

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

Set a rack to the lowest position in the oven. Preheat oven to 325°F.

Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil, and position a roasting rack in the pan. Place ham on the middle of roasting rack. Pat the ham dry with paper towels to help the glaze adhere better.

Place the honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until liquefied, 20-25 seconds. Add the melted butter and cayenne to the bowl. Whisk vigorously until smooth and combined.

Brush the ham with a thick layer of the honey butter.

Bake ham on lowest rack of oven until it has reached an internal temperature of about 145°F and the glaze is caramelized, 2-2 1/2 hours, or about 15 minutes per pound of ham. Every 30-45 minutes, open oven door and baste ham with additional honey butter.

Check to see that ham is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow ham to cool on roasting rack for 15 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, then carve and serve. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Score the Fat Cap Strategically 🔪
Cut shallow diagonal lines into the ham's fat layer before glazing to allow the honey-butter mixture to penetrate deeper and caramelize beautifully, creating a crispy, flavorful exterior.
Balance Heat with Cayenne Pepper 🌶️
Whisk cayenne into your honey glaze gradually and taste as you go—a little goes a long way, and you can always add more but can't remove the heat once incorporated.
Brush Glaze During the Final 30 Minutes ⏱️
Apply your honey-butter glaze only in the last 30 minutes of baking to prevent the sugars from burning; multiple light coatings work better than one heavy application.
Use Brown Butter for Deeper Flavor 🧈
Toast your salted butter until it turns golden and nutty before mixing with honey—this adds a sophisticated depth that elevates the glaze beyond standard recipes.
Tent with Foil to Control Browning 📋
Cover the ham loosely with foil for the first 2/3 of cooking to ensure even heating, then uncover to allow the glaze to set and develop a glossy finish.