This baked Honey Mustard Ham is sweet, tangy, and undeniably good with all the smoky saltiness and sweetness you want in a ham. Plus the honey mustard ham glaze turns it into the most mouth-watering sauce you'll ever come across. No matter the occasion, it's a definite crowd-pleaser!
When it comes to ham recipes for Thanksgiving and Christmas, ham with this baked ham with a mustard honey glaze is a definite heavy hitter in my house. My husband is always up for it and when my son gets word I'm making this honey glazed ham, he finds an excuse to come over!
With a combination of salty, smoky, sweet, and tangy, how can you go wrong in the flavor department? By the end of the process, you're going to end up with one tasty ham that's really tender to boot.
If you want more options for cooking your Christmas ham this year, try my Instant Pot spiral ham, Bourbon Glazed Ham, Boneless Spiral Ham, Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham (Crock Pot and Oven) or this air fryer ham!
If you're looking for ways to use your leftover ham, try our delicious Ham and Bean Soup (Crock Pot) recipe!
Why You Will Love This Glazed Ham Recipe
- The honey mustard ham glaze has the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
- This recipe is easy enough for any time, yet it is ideal for holidays and special occasions.
- Requires just a few ingredients and little time!
- Everyone is going to love this ham recipe.
Ingredients
With just NINE ingredients, you can make an easy, incredibly delicious ham. Most of these are common ingredients that you likely have sitting in your pantry right now!
- Smoked ham shank or spiral ham: My favorite to use is a spiral cut! Since it's pre-sliced, it's easier in the end plus it allows the flavors we are adding during cook to seep into each slice. Whichever you use, just be sure to use the correct cooking times since it does vary a bit.
- Apple juice: Adds sweetness and flavor to your baked ham. You can also use white grape juice or orange juice if you want a slightly different flavor.
- Honey and brown sugar: The sweetness in your baked ham. The combination works great to add flavor but also helps create the nice crisp outside on the baked ham. In a pinch, you can use maple syrup instead of the honey but it has a different flavor.
- Mustard: We're using a combination of dijon and coarse grained mustard for a more complex flavor. You can use all of one if you don't have both or substitute one or the other with yellow mustard or spicy mustard.
- Apple cider vinegar: You can use white vinegar in a pinch.
- Ground cloves: Adds a hint of warming spices to the baked ham.
- Beer: It's there for flavor but don't worry, the alcohol cooks off.
See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and the exact quantities of each one.
Variations
- Alcohol-Free. Use additional apple juice or add white grape juice.
- Other Spices. You can add some cinnamon, allspice, or nutmeg instead of the cloves or opt for a blend of your favorites for a more complex flavor.
How to Bake a Ham in the Oven
Apart from the ham, the only cooking required is the glaze itself. Simply simmer these ingredients until smooth and brush it over the ham before baking.
Step 1: Prep the Ham. Place the ham, flat side down, on a rack in a roasting pan and add apple juice and beer to the pan.
Step 2: Make the Glaze. Simmer the ingredients to make the mustard sauce for ham until smooth.
Step 3: Brush the Ham. Add the honey mustard sauce over the outside of the ham.
Step 4: Bake. Cover the honey-glazed ham with foil and bake.
⭐Hint: Baste the ham halfway through cooking with any extra sauce as it bakes. Let the ham rest for 20 minutes before you carve and serve it.
If you love recipes like this holiday ham recipe, you may also like this Maple Dijon Ham.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Place leftover ham in an airtight container or zipper bag in the refrigerator. It will last in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or you can freeze it for up to two months.
- Reheat: Place the 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. If frozen, thaw out the ham in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
You can enjoy this as a Christmas ham, for other holidays, or even for a Sunday supper. The flavors of the honey mustard glaze for ham go with a wide range of tasty side dishes.
Enjoy your honey-glazed ham with these cheesy scalloped potatoes, ham sauce, and some maple carrots. Dress up your holiday table with some pistachio fluff and pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust.
Use leftover ham to make these ham sliders and these ham and cheese pinwheels. Add a little cranberry jalapeno jam or homemade cranberry sauce for flavor.
Recipe Tips
- Be patient with the sauce. There's not much cooking involved, but don't fall into the trap of "faster is better". That's not the case with this glaze. Make sure you allow it time to simmer and reduce for the best flavor.
- Broil the ham before serving. It's not necessary, but it will give you a caramelized, crusty layer on the top of the honey mustard ham. .
- Let the ham rest. Giving it about 20 minutes to sit, allows the juices to settle and seal in the flavor.
- Using a bone-in ham? No worries! This honey mustard glaze for ham will work on it too! Just be sure to extend the cooking time to 2 ¾ - 3 hours.
Recipe FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.
Most ham is cooked, smoked or baked which means that's already been cooked. So in most cases you're simply reheating ham. It's always a good idea to cook your ham to a minimum internal temperature of 140 degrees F, as measured with a food thermometer.
The trick is making sure it is cooking in a juice or other liquid and to cook it covered. Place the liquids you want to use in the bottom of pan with ham, apply half of glaze over the top, and cover with aluminum foil. Try not to open the foil again until you are ready to apply the remaining glaze.
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Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
Equipment
- roasting pan with rack
- Aluminum foil or lid
Ingredients
- 7-10 pound ham shank smoked, whole or spiral-cut boneless
- 1 cup apple juice divided
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup grainy mustard
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 12 ounces beer
Instructions
- Place ham, flat side down, on a rack in a roasting pan and add ½ cup of the apple juice and the beer.
- In a saucepan, bring glaze ingredients to a simmer and stir until smooth.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham.
- Cover with foil and bake at 325ºF for 1-½ - 2 hours for a whole ham or 1 - 1½ hours for a spiral cut ham. For best results, cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Brush with the rest of the glaze,
- Turn heat up to 375°F and place back in the oven. Cook until internal temperature reaches 130°F. Broil if desired.
- Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Be patient with the sauce. There's not much cooking involved, but don't fall into the trap of "faster is better". That's not the case with this glaze. Make sure you allow it time to simmer and reduce for the best flavor.
- Broil the ham before serving. It's not necessary, but it will give you a caramelized, crusty layer on the top of the honey mustard ham. .
- Let the ham rest. Giving it about 20 minutes to sit, allows the juices to settle and seal in the flavor.
- Using a bone-in ham? No worries! This honey mustard glaze for ham will work on it too! Just be sure to extend the cooking time to 2 ¾ - 3 hours.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in March 2021. It has been updated with new content.
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