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शुक्रवार, 25 दिसंबर 2020

Classic Honey Glazed Ham

This Honey Glazed Ham is a deliciously prepared ham coated with a brown sugar and honey sweet glaze mixture and then baked to a tender, juicy perfection in every slice. Perfect for your holiday meal!

Christmas is best celebrated with a ham in our family. Try this Juicy Butter Herb Turkey Recipe, Garlic Butter Herb Prime Rib Recipe or Best Ever Beef Wellington Recipe for more delicious recipes to enjoy for your holiday dinner.

Classic honey glazed ham sliced on a plate

Honey Baked Glazed Ham

Lately I have been craving ham. Isn’t that weird? I couldn’t wait to bake this ham just so I could eat it with my family and have leftovers. I have been eating ham sandwiches almost every day and I can’t seem to get enough of it. This baby has been having some weird cravings. From fruit, to ham. Pretty opposite if you ask me!

A lot of people ask me questions on how to bake the perfect ham. It is pretty simple but there are a few tricks to get your ham to taste fantastic. My favorite glaze to use is a simple honey glaze and it gives the ham a perfect sweet flavor. Here are a few tips that I go by when cooking my ham.

What you Need to Cook Honey Brown Sugar Ham

Honey Glazed Ham is a one of my favorite meals during the holidays! I love the smell of it baking in the oven, the juicy first cut and the warmth it brings in our home and our hearts! It is a comforting meal that is sure to please everyone gathered around your table.

Ham: about 5 pounds big and precooked.
Honey: for a sweet, sticky glaze.
Butter: combines and melts in with the sweeter ingredients.
Dark corn syrup: a great thickener and sweet taste.
Brown sugar: tastes a bit like toffee and turns into a caramel taste when melted with butter.
Whole cloves: this is a strong and sweet with a little bitterness to it.

How to Cook a Precooked Ham

This ham is a precooked ham that is purchased at our local grocery store. If you choose a larger ham simply double the glaze mixture to have enough to cover over your ham. This honey glazed ham is one of the most tender and juicy hams you will ever have. Sweet, and savory honey ham will be your show stopping meal on Christmas Day.

Simple ingredients for this simple recipe that doesn’t take long to prepare and bake. Every slice comes out juicy and tender with a beautiful golden brown color. This honey ham glazed is a tried and true favorite and will become your family tradition soon enough.

Let your ham rest: Take the ham out of the refrigerator and allow it to rest 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Cook glaze mixture: Prepare the glaze by heating honey, butter, dark corn syrup, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan on medium low heat.
Prepare the ham: Line a 9×13 inch pan with aluminum foil. If scoring the ham, lightly score the top into diamond shapes and place the ham in the pan. If using whole cloves, put them in between the lines you scored, but remove before cutting and eating.
Brush the glaze on and bake the ham: Brush the glaze on top and create a foil tent over the ham. Bake the ham according to how many pounds you have. Usually 15 minutes per pound. Brush the glaze over the ham every 15 minutes.
Broil the ham: Once the ham is cooked, remove the foil tent and caramelize the top by turning the oven to broil and letting the ham get dark for about 3-5 minutes. Remove the ham from the oven and pour remaining glaze over the top.

Ham that is scored and being brushed with a sweet glaze mixture

How Do you Know When your Ham is Cooked?

Most hams are already precooked. Essentially you are warming up your ham in the oven. The thickest part of the ham needs to be cooked to at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit according to the proper food safety temperature.

Make This a Complete Meal

This Honey Glazed Ham has all the feels around the holidays. It is a classic tradition in most homes and carried on from generation to generation. I am a tradition kind-of girl and love this Honey Glazed Ham with a few of my favorite sides here:

honey glazed ham scored, baked and broiled.

Tips for making a The Best Honey Glazed Ham

Classic honey glazed ham is simple and easy to make with little ingredients. This sweet glaze is so good and tenderizes the ham while baking.

These tips will help you make your holiday dinner what everyone is raving about. Golden, tender ham that is juicy when sliced thin is pure heaven this holiday season. Try these tips to perfect your holiday dinner this year!

Picking your ham: pre-cooked and bone in is one type of ham or precooked without the bone. With these choices the ham is already juicy and great for left overs.
Scoring your ham: Before I cook my ham, I score the top in diamond shapes. This not only adds a beautiful presentation, but allows the glaze to seep into the ham. You can also put whole cloves into the cracks, but remove them before carving and eating.
Cutting the Ham: Once your ham is fully cooked, it can be served at warm or cool temperatures but never straight out of the oven. Let the ham rest for about 10 minutes before cutting. And ham can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.’
Baking the ham: place your ham cut-side-down into your baking pan. This will help the meat stay juicy with the tinfoil over top.
Use aluminum foil: make sure to use aluminum foil or a cover over your honey glazed ham so it does not dry out.
Let your ham rest: after baking your ham, let it sit on the counter to rest. This is a great time to finish making and setting up your holiday dinner.
Serve with yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard at the table. You can also add a tablespoon of spicy mustard or honey mustard to the glaze for a hint of sweet and spicy flavor.

Honey glazed ham sliced on a cutting board

Frequently Asked Questions

These are great questions to ask and will help you when making this honey glazed ham. It is so simple to make and comes together beautifully. Soon you will be cooking your very own honey glazed ham and enjoy your holiday dinner with your family. A delicious sweet honey glaze that gives your ham the perfect flavor!

Do I slice the ham before cooking? No, this is not recommended. You can score the outside of the ham but slicing the ham will dry it out.
How much ham per person? Usually it is about 1/2 pound of ham per person. If you are wanting left overs at the end estimate 1 pound per person when buying your ham.
How big of a ham should I buy? This is a great question for baking the ham. You may have several people coming but the important part is how big your pan is that will be baking it in. A 6 to 8 quart pot or 12 x 16 pan fits about a 6 to 7 pound ham.
Will a ham cook overnight? Yes! This is a great idea when needing more time for other things during the day. Simply preheat the oven to a 275 degrees. Follow the instructions for preparing and baking the honey glazed ham. Bake uncovered for 6 to 7 hours. While baking continue to spread the glaze over the ham.
Do you cover your ham? Yes, this is a great way to avoid your ham from over baking and becoming dry. At the end of baking the ham remove the aluminum foil and broil it for a crisp outer layer.
Should I glaze the ham before cooking? Yes! Brush the glaze mixture over top and into the ham as much and best that you can. Continue to glaze the ham throughout the baking process every 15 to 20 minutes for best results. When the ham is finished cooking brush the remainder of the glaze mixture and broil the top and outside layer of the ham. This will leave a caramelized look and texture on your ham.

Honey glazed ham sliced on a cutting board

Variations for Glazed Ham

This is a tried and true honey glazed ham favorite that we make year after year in our family. This Spiced Rub Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham or this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Mustard Glazed Ham are other great ways to enjoy a classic ham recipe this holiday season. I love the traditional honey glazed ham recipe but there are some variations that can be made.

Sweetener: instead of honey try using maple syrup or add a little extra brown sugar.
Syrup: if you do not have dark corn syrup on hand, molasses works great in replace of it.
Spices: you can omit garlic clove if you would like. This is an optional ingredient and try cinnamon or nutmeg in replace of it.
Extra flavoring: add pineapple juice or apple cider over top. Even orange juice or cranberry juice for a fruitier flavor.

Honey glazed ham sliced on a plate

Storing Honey Glazed Ham

This honey glazed ham is perfect for making ahead, storing for left overs and even freezing! It is a great way to enjoy ham even more this holiday season. This honey glazed ham is all the greatness to your holiday meal and adds so much flavor that everyone will be raving about.

Here are the best ways to store your honey glazed ham this holiday season:

Thawing a frozen ham: If you ham is already frozen, simply place it in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours until it is completely thawed before baking.
Making honey glazed ham ahead of time: Place in the oven over night and cook at a low temperature warming it up slowly.
Refrigerate: Simply follow the instructions and bake your ham. Once it is cooled and rested, place in a ziplock bag or airtight container and store up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze honey glazed ham? Yes! This is a great meal to freeze for later. After your ham is cooked, place your ham either sliced or not sliced in a ziplock bag and lay flat for up to 1 month.
Warming up honey glazed ham: When ready to warm up, place your ham in the refrigerator and let thaw. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. Try not to over heat leaving it dry and rubbery.

honey glazed ham sliced on a plate with green beans and honey mustard sauce.

Here are delicious recipes to make with left over ham

Honey Glazed Ham

Classic Honey Glazed Ham is a deliciously prepared ham coated with a brown sugar and honey sweet glaze mixture and then baked to a tender, juicy perfection in every slice. Perfect for your holiday meal!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ham, honey glazed ham

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings people

Calories 287kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 (5 pound) ham
2 cup honey
2/3 cup butter
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
whole cloves optional about 1/4 cup

Instructions

Take ham out of the refrigerator and allow to rest at least 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 325.
Prepare the glaze by heating honey, butter, dark corn syrup, and brown sugar in medium saucepan on medium low heat.
Line a 9x13 in pan with aluminum foil. If scoring the ham, lightly score the top into diamond shapes and place the ham in the pan. If using whole cloves, put them in between the lines you scored, but remove before cutting and eating. Brush the glaze on top and create a foil tent over the ham. Bake the ham according to how many pounds you have. Usually 15 minutes per pound. Brush the glaze over the ham every 15 minutes.
Once the ham is cooked, remove the foil tent and caramelize the top by turning the oven to broil and letting the ham get dark for about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the ham from the oven and pour remaining glaze over the top. Cut into thin slices and enjoy!

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Updated on December 25, 2020

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गुरुवार, 24 दिसंबर 2020

Easiest English Muffin Pizzas

Easiest English Muffin Pizzas are a quick perfect dinner or lunch that everyone can customize. Whether you like just cheese or pepperoni and mushrooms, personalized english muffin pizzas are perfect for the whole family.

Pair these flavorful personal pizzas with a few sides for the perfect dinner in a pinch. Try these favorites for a meal that will wow. Creamy Grape Salad, Greek Salad with the Best Dressing or The Best Antipasto Salad.

English Muffin Pizzas with various toppings.

English Muffin Mini Pizzas

English Muffin Pizzas have been our Christmas Eve tradition since I was born, and we’ve carried it on with our family. They are quick and easy and perfect for kids. Everyone can customize their pizzas and build their own creating a fun family activity. We always looked forward to being able to build our own mini pizzas. It was a highlight of the holidays. Because these are so quick and easy, it means you can spend more time on other things that matter more. Whether it’s for Christmas Eve, movie night or just for fun, these are the ideal dish for the whole family.

When you are in a hurry but still need to put dinner on the table these are a go to recipe. Fast and easy you can have a wholesome meal on the table in no time. English muffins make these super quick, these are similar to those bagel pizzas we all remember from our youth. But I think english muffins are easier to eat, they aren’t so chewy which is perfect for little ones to eat. If you’ve always had these on bagels, give this version a try, I know you’re going to love it!

English Muffin Pizza Ingredients

The main ingredients for these is pretty basic. What you top them with is up to you and your family. I like to keep a bag of english muffins in my freezer for those times when I need a dinner idea fast. Jarred pizza sauce is easy to find but it’s also easy to make your own and then you can freeze it for later use. Whatever you use, just make these fun pizzas tonight!

English Muffins: Use your favorite brand of english muffins.
Pizza Sauce: Buy your favorite or make your own
Mozzarella Cheese: Use fresh grated mozzarella for the best melting results.
Optional Toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, chopped basil

Making Easy and Quick Pizzas

These are so quick and easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t made them sooner. An easy way to satisfy everyone’s pizza cravings, you’ll be the hero of the day!

Slice: Cut the english muffins in half and place on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
Top: Spread about 2 Tablespoons of pizza sauce on top of each muffin. Top with equal amount of cheese and toppings of your choice.
Bake: Place in a 375 degree oven and bake for 10-12 minutes till cheese is melted and golden.

Tips and Variations

If there was ever a recipe that was easy to vary, this would be it. Make these pizzas to your liking. It’s one of those dinners where everyone is happy because they can everyone can put what they want on it. No fighting about what’s for dinner. Everyone is going to love this. Depending on your tastes, you can experiment mixing cheeses, meats and sauces.There are so many options! Good thing these are small, you can make and try them all! Here are some ideas for perfect pizzas.

Cheese: Besides mozzarella, you can use cheddar, asiago, pepper jack, asiago, feta, and parmesan for starters
Sauces: Mix it up by using spaghetti sauce, pesto sauce, vodka sauce, sun-dried tomato basil, or alfredo
Meats: There are tons of options here, mini pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, bbq chicken, prosciutto, or salami.
Veggies: We can get pretty wild here with these. Try peppers, onion, artichokes, spinach, pineapple, peppercinis, basil, garlic, or anything else you can think of. Veggies won’t cook all the way through before the pizzas are done so it’s a good idea to pre cook them partially before adding them to the pizzas.
English Muffins: There are lots of options for english muffins. You can use whole wheat, low carb, sourdough or plain. Even gluten free will work with these pizzas. Use what your family will eat best.
Toasty: If you like a toastier base, broil the english muffins on the cookie sheet before topping. Place under the broiler for 1-3 minutes. Watch closely so you don’t burn them. This give the english muffin a nice crunchy base. It will also help keep the english muffin from getting too soft because of the sauce.

Freezing and Storing Mini English Muffin Pizzas

These pizzas are great for lunches or when ever hunger strikes and you need to feed the masses. Make a huge batch of these and freeze some for the days when you need a lunch, dinner or midnight snack that will certainly satisfy better than junk food!

Freeze: Make the english muffin pizzas and directed. Let cool completely on a wire rack, this keeps them from getting too soggy and soft on the bottom. Once they’ve cooled, wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Freeze before Baking: These can also be frozen before you bake them. Toast your english muffin, then top with desired toppings. Do not bake. Individually wrap the pizzas in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer safe bag. When ready to use remove from freezer and bake as directed below. Because they were not pre baked they might take a few more minutes to cook all the way through.
Reheat: Remove from freezer and take off the wrapping. Place on a cookie sheet and heat in the oven at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Check often to make sure they are heated through. These can also be reheated in the microwave. Place on a microwave safe plate with a paper towel on the bottom. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, checking to make sure it’s heated through.

Toasty and perfect english muffin pizzas on a cookie sheet.

More Pizza Recipes

I haven’t met very many people who don’t like pizza in some form. I don’t know what it is about pizza that is so good, but it’s a favorite at our home, in all of its varieties. However you love it, try one of these variations tonight! Use one of these recipes and mix up or add to your routine. You can’t go wrong with these winners.

English Muffin Pizzas

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword english muffin pizza recipes, english muffin pizzas, pizza

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings Mini Pizzas

Calories 242kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers