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Flavorful Asian-Inspired Honey Glazed Ham Recipe for Easy Holiday Feasts

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This Asian-inspired honey glazed ham features a sweet and savory soy glaze with ginger and garlic, perfect for holiday feasts or any special occasion. It delivers a tender, juicy ham with a sticky, caramelized crust that is both comforting and impressive.

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds fully cooked ham, bone-in or boneless
  • ½ cup honey (120 ml), preferably mild floral variety
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (60 ml), low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Heat gently over low-medium heat, whisking occasionally until the honey dissolves and the mixture is glossy and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Avoid boiling or burning.
  3. Score the ham by making shallow diamond-shaped cuts about ½ inch apart on the surface.
  4. Place the ham fat side up on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
  5. Brush the ham generously with the soy glaze, reserving some for basting.
  6. Bake the ham uncovered. After 30 minutes, baste with more glaze. Continue basting every 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) or the ham is heated through, about 1½ to 2 hours total. The glaze will thicken and darken to a sticky, shiny finish.
  7. Remove the ham from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes to lock in the juices.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much while resting, gently warm it before basting or serving. Avoid burning the glaze by cooking low and slow at 325°F. Frequent basting builds layers of flavor and a sticky crust. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Fresh ginger and garlic are key for authentic flavor. Let ham rest after baking to keep it juicy.

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