This spiral ham recipe is sweet, tangy, savory, and just a little unexpected—exactly how a great holiday ham should taste. Swipe to make it!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
This recipe builds flavor in every spiral with moist honey mustard, tangy pineapple glaze, and a bold jerk seasoning.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE HAM
– Cooked spiral ham
– Honey
– Butter
– Dijon mustard
– Pineapple juice
– Grainy mustard
– Brown sugar
– Honey
– Dry jerk spice
In a small saucepan, gently melt the honey, butter, and Dijon mustard together over medium-low heat. Stir until smooth.
STEP 1: MAKE THE HONEY BUTTER BASE
STEP 2: PREPARE AND COAT THE HAM
Place the spiral ham in a roasting pan or tray. Using a brush or spoon, generously coat the ham with the honey-butter mixture.
STEP 3: BAKE THE HAM
Transfer the ham to a 325°F (165°C) oven and bake uncovered for 2 hours, basting once or twice if desired to keep it glossy and moist.
STEP 4: MAKE THE PINEAPPLE GLAZE
While the ham bakes, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and let it cook until reduced by about half.
STEP 5: GLAZE AND FINISH
After the ham has cooked for 2 hours, remove it from the oven and brush generously with the reduced pineapple glaze. Return the ham to the oven for 10 minutes.
STEP 6: REST AND SERVE
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Combine the pan drippings with any remaining glaze to create a rich finishing sauce for drizzling.
PRO TIPS
- Use a spoon or brush to push the glaze into the spirals for optimal flavor
- Allow the ham to rest before slicing for moist texture
- Add more brown sugar for deeper caramel flavor
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