Chef John's Honey-Glazed Ham
Serves: 2
Zoie Ernser
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
35
Spice
51
Sweetness
54
Sourness
36
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Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cup
Water (or as needed)3180 g
Ham (country-style)1 cup
Honey2 tbsps
Dijon Mustard2 tbsps
Rice Vinegar1.5 tsps
Ground Black Pepper (freshly)1 tsp
Worcestershire Sauce1 pinch
Cayenne PepperDirections:
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)
2
Pour water, star anise, and cloves into the bottom of a roasting pan
3
Place a roasting rack into the pan over the water, anise, and cloves; place ham on rack
4
Cut 1/4-inch deep slashes 1/2-inch apart lengthwise and crosswise across the top of the entire ham
5
Bake ham in the preheated oven for 20 minutes
6
Whisk brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until glaze has a thick, smooth consistency
7
Brush glaze all over ham
8
Continue baking ham, brushing glaze on every 20 minutes, until glaze is deep golden and ham is heated through, about 2 hours 10 minutes
9
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C)
10
Use a kitchen torch to heat the glaze on the ham until it is crispy and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes