Chef John'S Honey-Glazed Ham Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Honey-Glazed Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water, or as needed; 2 whole star anise; 12 whole cloves, or more to taste; 1 (7 pound) country-style ham; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

3/4 cup water, or as needed
2 whole star anise
12 whole cloves, or more to taste
1 (7 pound) country-style ham
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Pour water, star anise, and cloves into the bottom of a roasting pan. Place a roasting rack into the pan over the water, anise, and cloves; place ham on rack. Cut 1/4-inch deep slashes 1/2-inch apart lengthwise and crosswise across the top of the entire ham.
3
Bake ham in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Whisk brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until glaze has a thick, smooth consistency.
4
Brush glaze all over ham. Continue baking ham, brushing glaze on every 20 minutes, until glaze is deep golden and ham is heated through, about 2 hours 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
5
Use a kitchen torch to heat the glaze on the ham until it is crispy and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes.

310

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup water, or as needed, 2 whole star anise, 12 whole cloves, or more to taste, 1 (7 pound) country-style ham, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Honey-Glazed Ham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef John'S Honey-Glazed Ham

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