This brown sugar ham recipe with teriyaki glaze will delight the taste buds and impress your guests. With a combination of sweet and tangy, this brown sugar-glazed teriyaki ham is bursting at the seams with flavor!
It's an easy ham recipe for a quiet dinner or a real crowd-pleaser for potlucks, holidays, and get-togethers.
No family function or holiday would be complete without ham. It's typically been the star of the show. Brown Sugar Glazed Ham has just the right amount of sweetness, that it keeps you coming back for more. Ham is a sure winner, anywhere, any time.
The big difference between this sugar ham recipe and others is the teriyaki glaze. It takes an already good-tasting ham and makes into an extraordinary one. If you're looking for a ham recipe that's a little different, this is for you.
Every time I make this teriyaki-glazed ham, it gets rave reviews. Brown sugar and teriyaki sauce bring out the best in ham. They complement each other beautifully. One bite and you're hooked!
If you love a good ham recipe, be sure to also check out this Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham and Air Fryer Ham. Both are delicious in their own unique way.
When you make this honey mustard glazed ham, I recommend pairing it with mashed potato casserole and some easy sweet green beans.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Strikes the perfect balance of sweet, salty and tangy flavors!
- Requires few ingredients and is incredibly easy to make.
- Yields a moist and juicy ham!
- Everyone is going to love this recipe.
- It is perfect for holidays, special occasions or anytime.
- There are so many great recipes for ham leftovers, so go big!
Ingredients for Brown Sugar Ham with Teriyaki Glaze
This brown sugar teriyaki glaze ham is loaded with flavor and taste. Five simple ingredients turn good-tasting ham into a phenomenal ham! Best of all, these ingredients can easily be found at your grocery store and, more than likely, already sitting in your kitchen waiting to be used.
Measurements are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Spiral Sliced Ham
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Fresh Minced Garlic
- Brown Sugar
- Pineapple Juice
How to Make Brown Sugar Ham with Teriyaki Glaze
Cooking this ham is as straightforward as the ingredients themselves. Prep time is just 15 minutes and then let it bake for an hour and a half. Here are some Step-by-Step Images and Instructions. For the full recipe, see the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step One: Brown Sugar Rub
- First, rub the ham down with a nice, thick coating of brown sugar, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil, and then bake away.
Step Two: Teriyaki Glaze
2. While it's doing it's thing in the oven, make the glaze.
3. Remove the ham from the oven, and remove the foil.
4. Pour the glaze over the ham.
It's as easy as that!
Substitutions and Variations
Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? There aren't a lot of ingredients in this recipe to change, but here are some ideas should you want to change up this teriyaki and brown sugar ham recipe.
- Not a fan of pineapple juice? Try swapping it out for orange juice or apple juice.
- Put a different spin on it by using sweet and sour sauce instead of teriyaki or maybe just a little soy sauce combined with mustard.
If you love recipes like this, try honey mustard glazed ham.
Equipment
All you need are a few basic kitchen tools to make this recipe.
- Roasting Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Spoon or Whisk
Storage
Refrigerator: Place leftover ham with some of the juices in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Freezer: Well wrapped leftover ham in an airtight container or freezer bag with some of the liquid to keep it moist, can last in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place ham in an oven-safe baking dish and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Reheat on 275 degrees F at 10-minutes per pound of ham.
Tips
- Let the glaze rest and thicken up. The glaze needs to thicken before adding it to the ham. It usually takes about 15 minutes, but if it’s still runny, give it a little more time. It thickens the longer it sits and cools.
- You can use either dark brown sugar or light brown sugar. Dark brown sugar has a deeper molasses flavor, while light brown sugar has a sweeter taste.
- Always place a ham flat side down in a baking dish.
- Add a thick layer of brown sugar all over the outside of the ham. The more, the better! When you think you've added enough of the brown sugar rub, add more.
- Cover well with aluminum foil to help retain moisture.
- As you make the glaze, be sure and whisk it constantly. It's the heat that makes the ingredients all come together fast. Whisking is important because you don't want the glaze to be "grainy" or crystalized. Given that brown sugar is already crystalized, whisking is required the entire time or you end up with glaze that has that look and feel of sand. The taste will be there, but the texture will be off.
FAQ
Do you have questions about making this brown sugar ham with teriyaki glaze? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
Yes, you can. A precooked ham works very well in this recipe. Just make certain that you follow the reheating directions on the packaging and then follow the steps for adding the brown sugar and glaze. Using a precooked ham speed up the entire cooking process.
Place desired liquids in the bottom of pan with ham, apply half of glaze, and cover with aluminum foil. Try not to open the foil again until you are ready to apply the remaining glaze.
Cook ham to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F, as measured with a food thermometer.
In a nutshell, it adds sweetness! You might be pleasantly surprised at how much flavor it adds to this ham recipe. A little pineapple juice goes a long way and complements the flavor of the teriyaki. This classic combination can be found in a lot of other dishes. Lucky us!
For this easy ham recipe, add the glaze after baking. However, do add the brown sugar rub before it goes into the oven to bake.
Don't forget to share this ham recipe with all your family and friends! Once they get a taste of yours, they're going to want to make their own. And can you blame them?
Whether serving it during the week, as a potluck, holiday spread, or some other special occasion, this brown sugar glazed ham rocks!
And if you like that teriyaki flavor, I've got plenty more recipes where that came from.
More Teriyaki Recipes
Brown Sugar Ham with Bourbon Glaze
Equipment
- roasting pan An 18-inch roaster worked for my 10lb ham but each roasting pan is shaped differently so double check first to make sure your ham fits.
- whisk or small spoon
Ingredients
- 1 10 pound ham fully cooked, bone in or out
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup bourbon divided
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Allow your ham to sit covered on the counter for about 45 minutes to allow it to come to room temperature for more even cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Place your ham on a cutting board, flat side down. Use a sharp knife to make horizontal and then vertical cuts into the ham (about 1 - 2 inches into the ham) creating a diamond pattern.
- Place your ham in a roasting pan, flat side down. Add chicken broth to the bottom of the pan to help reduce moisture loss during cooking.
- Using a small bowl, mix ¾ cup bourbon and the orange juice and drizzle evenly over the ham allowing it to reach deep into the cuts while cooking.
- Cover with foil or a roaster lid and cook for about 90 minutes ( 9-10 minutes per lb until the ham reaches 140°F in center). While the ham cooks, stir or whisk together the remaining ¼ cup of bourbon, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon and cloves in a medium sized bowl and set aside until the ham is done cooking.
- Remove the ham from the oven, uncover it, pour the glaze mix over the ham, and then cook uncovered for another 30 minutes.
- Once done, remove and let the ham rest for 15-30 minutes before serving.
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