Best 3 Honey Baked Ham Copycat Recipes

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A honey baked ham is a delicious and iconic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for special occasions, such as Christmas or Easter, but it can also be enjoyed as a weeknight meal. The sweet and savory glaze of the ham, combined with the tender and juicy meat, makes it a truly irresistible dish. If you are looking for a copycat recipe that will allow you to recreate this classic dish at home, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with all of the information you need to make the best honey baked ham copycat that you have ever tasted.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

COPYCAT HONEYBAKED HAM RECIPE



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Save yourself some serious money during the holidays by making your own Honey Baked Ham recipe at home!

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 lb bone-in spiral sliced half ham
2 Tbsp butter, melted
3 Tbsp honey
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp paprika
pinch of allspice

Steps:

  • Trim ham if needed, then place in slow cooker. Combine melted butter and honey, then massage over ham, getting in between the slices a little. Cover and cook on LOW 4-5 hours.
  • At the end of the cooking time, preheat broiler to HIGH, and line a roasting pan with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Combine sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, paprika and allspice in a small bowl. Pat half of the sugar mixture over the top of the ham.
  • Broil for several minutes, until bubbly and caramelized, then remove from oven.
  • To a small saucepan, add remaining sugar mixture. Add 3 Tbsp of either water or ham juices from bottom of the slow cooker. A combination of water/ham juice and bourbon is a nice alternative! Stir, and heat to a boil. Boil for about a minute, then remove from heat.
  • Brush or pour glaze over the ham, then broil again for a minute or two (careful... don't let it burn!). Remove from oven and let ham rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

HONEY BAKED HAM (COPYCAT)



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Honey Baked Hams are basted in fruit juices and then glazed with a mixture of brown sugar and honey. Here is a copy cat recipe from Family Circle Magazine. Have to say, I love Honey Baked Hams. Makes 1 7 lb. ham.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Ham

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

0.5 (7 lb) spiral cut smoked ham (about 7 lbs. fully cooked)
1/2 cup pear juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place ham, cut end down, in a large baking pan.
  • Mix pear nectar and orange juice in a bowl.
  • Bake ham for 15 minutes per pound basting frequently with juices.
  • Mix brown sugar and honey together in a small bowl.
  • Brush mixture over ham and bake for another hour or until internal temperature reads 140°F.
  • Honey Baked Ham corporation uses a butane torch to caramelize the glaze to a crust.
  • The ham is placed on top of a huge metal drum covered with foil and caramelized.

HONEY BAKED HAM (THE REAL THING!)



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I got this recipe from "Top Secret Recipes" and it is the HoneyBaked Store recipe (or duplicate) that they use at the store. The hams are delivered at the stores already smoked and cooked; they are then sliced with the signature cut and then this recipe is used to caramelize them using a blow-torch. "Top Secret Recipes" only keeps this recipe up for two weeks on their site a year. The spices are ordinary pumpkin pie spices and you may substitute that for the first three spices. To get the coating just right, you must use a blowtorch. If you don't have one, you can find a small one in the hardware stores for around $15. Oh, Eleventhletter - I loved your suggestion to put it in a can of cola and baste it with that! Wonderful! THEN, when it's done - put on the sugar crust!

Provided by Shepardess

Categories     Ham

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fully-cooked shank half ham, bone in (pre-sliced is best)
1 cup sugar (I like to use 1/2 brown sugar and 1/2 white)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 dash ground ginger
1 dash ground allspice

Steps:

  • First you must slice your ham, if it is not already sliced.
  • Use a very sharp knife to cut the ham into very thin slices around the bone.
  • Do not cut all the way to the bone or the meat may not hold together properly as it is being glazed.
  • You want the slices to be quite thin, but not so thin that they begin to fall apart of off the bone.
  • You may wish to turn the ham onto its flat end and cut around it starting at the bottom.
  • You can then spin the ham as you slice around and work your way up.
  • Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • (I like to make double this recipe for a nice large ham).
  • Lay down a couple sheets of wax paper onto a flat surface, such as your kitchen counter.
  • Pour the sugar mixture onto the wax paper and spread it around evenly.
  • Pick up the ham and roll it over the sugar mixture so that it is well coated.
  • Do not coat the flat end of the ham, just the outer surface which you have sliced through.
  • Again, I like to stuff some of the sugar mixture INSIDE the slices.
  • Turn the ham onto its flat end on a plate.
  • Use a blow torch with a medium-size flame to caramelize the sugar.
  • Wave the torch over the sugar with rapid movements, so that the sugar bubbles and browns, but does not burn.
  • Spin the plate so that you can torch the entire surface of the ham.
  • Repeat the coating and caramelizing process until the ham has been well-glazed (don't expect to use all of the sugar mixture).
  • Serve the ham cold (don't put the sugar between the slices if you plan on doing this) or re-heat (THEN put the sugar between the slices BEFORE you caramelize it) just like the real thing!
  • Don't be frightened to use the torch!
  • You can to it outside, if you wish.
  • Just set it on something fire proof and have fun blazing away!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Sugar 10

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham. Look for a fully cooked, bone-in ham that is labeled "ham" or "picnic ham." The weight of the ham will determine how many people it will serve. A good rule of thumb is to allow 1/2 pound of ham per person.
  • Make sure the ham is thawed before baking. If your ham is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 5 pounds of ham. You can also thaw the ham in cold water, but this method is not as effective.
  • Score the ham. Use a sharp knife to score the ham in a diamond pattern. This will help the glaze penetrate the ham and create a crispy crust.
  • Glaze the ham. Use your favorite glaze recipe or a store-bought glaze. Apply the glaze to the ham and let it sit for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the ham. Bake the ham in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 30 minutes per 5 pounds of ham. Baste the ham with the glaze every 20 minutes.
  • Let the ham rest before carving. Let the ham rest for 15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the ham, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Honey baked ham is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a honey baked ham that is just as good as the one you get from the store. So next time you are looking for a special meal to serve, give honey baked ham a try. You won't be disappointed!

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