Spicy glazed ham. Upgrade your celebration meals with this spiced version of ham. It’s so easy to make this classic at home and feed a crowd with minimal effort. Loaded with sweet, sticky and spicy glaze consisting of all spice, dijon mustard, brown sugar and red chili flakes, each slice tastes phenomenal.
Why I Love This Delicious Ham
A dish that shows up at huge gatherings, feeds a crowd, and smells amazing while it cooks. The simple ham that you can make flavorful with your favorite glossy coating. Slice it thick for the main star, shave it thin for sandwiches the next day - the options are endless. When curating the recipe, get the best quality ham for maximum taste and flavor. Keep scrolling for an utterly delicious ham cooking inspiration.
This recipe brings together iconic flavor combos. It’s all about sweet meets heat that makes each slice delicious. The glaze is just a simple mix of brown sugar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, orange juice, all spice and butter. The glossy coating caramelizes in the oven leaving a sticky crust. And it brings in the perfect contrast to salty, smoky ham. Warning: the leftovers won’t last long.
Key Ingredients In Spicy Glazed Ham
- Dijon mustard - Adds sharp, tangy flavor.
- Ground all spice - For aromatic depth with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
- Maple syrup - Deep caramel sweetness and the glossy, sticky finish.
- Orange - Zest and juice.
- Red pepper (chili) flakes - For the heat.
- Cloves - For the studded look.
How To Make Spicy Glazed Ham
Make the glaze - This is a sweet and spicy combination of dijon mustard, brown sugar, maple syrup, orange zest and juice, and red chili flakes. Simmer the mixture over stove top to create the beautiful glaze that’s warm and caramelizes in the oven.
Brush and bake - Brush ham with the glaze and bake for about 40 minutes, and you will get beautifully flavored ham with spicy, sticky glaze.
Spicy Glazed Ham
Ingredients
- 50 g butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon ground all spice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper (chili) flakes
- 5 kg half leg ham
- 20 g cloves, to stud the ham
Instructions
Glaze:
- Combine together butter, brown sugar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, orange zest and juice, ground all spice and red pepper (chili) flakes in a saucepan.
- Place the pan over medium-high heat. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
Prep ham:
- Using a small, sharp knife, cut a zig zag all around the shank.
- Make a cut along the top of ham just below the rind. Use your fingers to separate the rind from the fat layer underneath. Peel off the rind gently.
- Use a knife to score a diamond pattern into the fat layer.
Glaze and bake ham:
- Preheat oven to 180 C / 350 F.
- Brush ham generously with warm glaze.
- Stud the ham with cloves.
- Place ham on a baking tray or roasting dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil. Bake for another 1 hour, and baste the ham with the glaze every 20 minutes during cooking.
- Once cooked, remove ham from oven, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.
How to serve:
- Slice the ham thinly, and serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Storage:
- Store cooked ham in the refrigerator in a ham bag for about 3 days. Wash ham bag daily.
- Store leftovers in the freezer for about a month.
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Dln says
Tried & Loved this! Adding to my favourites...
Amy says
In love with that glaze, sticky, sweet & spicy.