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Honey Glazed Ham

Honey glazed ham made with a leg of pork, honey, and orange juice: a traditional recipe that is perfect for the holidays.
Recipe Honey Glazed Ham
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Cooking 3 hours and30 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

Have you ever dreamed of serving a main course with an overwhelming aroma, one that can turn any holiday lunch into a memorable occasion? Honey glazed ham is just what you need: a triumph of flavors and aromas that wins you over from the first bite thanks to its glaze, made with honey and orange juice and enriched with spices and herbs. Making this honey ham recipe takes a few more steps than everyday recipes, but the final result, a tender, juicy ham with a soft center and a glossy, caramelized surface, will repay every minute of waiting.

Perfect as a ham for holiday lunches and for surprising your guests on special occasions, this honey main course brings a unique combination of sweet and savory to the table. After first being cooked on the stovetop, the ham is brushed with a fragrant honey glaze for ham and baked until golden, for that crust that wins over even the most demanding palates. And if you’re wondering how to cook glazed ham to perfection, by following a few tips you’ll get a dish that stays tasty and juicy even in the following days: just reheat it or enjoy it cold, perhaps thinly sliced for an original appetizer or to fill sandwiches.

This easy glazed ham recipe is ideal when you want to impress your loved ones without giving up wholesome flavors. If you love dishes that combine meat and honey, let yourself be inspired by our other recipes, such as the Pork Roast with Mustard and Honey, the Honey Chicken Wings, or the Honey Glazed Chicken Tenders, to expand your repertoire of main courses with honey, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make the Honey Glazed Ham, take a large pot, coat the bottom with oil, then place the meat in the center. Add the bay leaves, wild fennel, peppercorns, star anise, and the juniper berries, crushed beforehand.
    Honey Glazed Ham, step 1: the pork leg in the pot with the spices
  2. Wash and trim the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, then cut the carrots into medium pieces, the onions into quarters, and the celery into chunks. Add everything to the pot along with the peeled garlic. Fill the pot with water until the meat is completely covered, then add the coarse salt, cover with a lid, and cook for at least 3 hours, turning the meat from time to time.
    Honey Glazed Ham, step 2: adding the vegetables and water
  3. While the meat cooks, make the glaze: pour the honey into a small nonstick saucepan, then add the cinnamon and paprika. Squeeze an orange and add the juice to the saucepan, then stir to combine everything. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until you have a fairly runny sauce.
    Honey Glazed Ham, step 3: making the honey glaze
  4. When the meat is done, turn off the heat and let it cool completely. Once it is cold, use a knife to remove the skin from the ham, then score the surface of the meat diagonally to form diamonds. Place the meat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then insert a clove where the cuts you just made meet. Brush with the glaze, then bake in a conventional oven preheated to 250 °C (480 °F) for about 30 minutes.
    Honey Glazed Ham, step 4: scoring the ham and adding the cloves
  5. At this point, take it out of the oven and serve the Honey Glazed Ham. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can also make Honey Glazed Ham with other herbs.

Tips

For an even more original Honey Glazed Ham, you can serve it with cranberry or blueberry jam.

Storage

Leftover Honey Glazed Ham keeps in the refrigerator for a few days in an airtight container.

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