Best 9 Honey Sauce For Ham Recipes

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Ham, a delightful and versatile meat, can be elevated to new heights with the addition of a luscious honey sauce. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy glaze or a rich and savory sauce, there are countless recipes available to tantalize your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of culinary creativity, you can transform an ordinary ham into a centerpiece dish that will impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY GLAZED HAM



Honey Glazed Ham image

This ham tastes very much like the famous honey baked ham but costs much less, and there's no need to fight the crowds at holiday time. You can even buy the ham presliced to make it easier and more like the original. It is very good. (I do this while preparing the rest of the meal in the kitchen so that I don't forget to baste!)

Provided by Colleen B. Smith

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 1h35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (5 pound) ready-to-eat ham
¼ cup whole cloves
¼ cup dark corn syrup
2 cups honey
⅔ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Score ham, and stud with the whole cloves. Place ham in foil lined pan.
  • In the top half of a double boiler, heat the corn syrup, honey and butter. Keep glaze warm while baking ham.
  • Brush glaze over ham, and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Baste ham every 10 to 15 minutes with the honey glaze. During the last 4 to 5 minutes of baking, turn on broiler to caramelize the glaze. Remove from oven, and let sit a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1492.3 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

SPICY HONEY-GLAZED HAM



Spicy Honey-Glazed Ham image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 8-pound fully cooked bone-in half ham (shank or butt)
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup honey
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup dijon mustard
1/2 cup whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Bring the ham to room temperature 1 hour before baking.

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 350 degrees F. Trim off any skin from the ham, leaving a 1/4-inch layer of fat. Score the fat with a sharp knife in a 1-inch crosshatch pattern without cutting through to the meat. Place the ham flat-side down in a roasting pan and add the chicken broth to the pan. Cover with foil and bake 1 1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Whisk the honey, brown sugar, mustards, vinegar, hot sauce, thyme and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Remove 3/4 cup of the glaze to a separate bowl and set aside for serving. Remove the ham from the oven, discard the foil and brush with about one-quarter of the remaining glaze. Continue baking, brushing with the glaze and the pan juices every 30 minutes, until the ham is a deep reddish-brown and a thermometer inserted into the center registers 140 degrees F, 1 to 1 1/2 more hours. (Add 1/2 cup water to the pan if the juices dry out.)
  • Transfer the ham to a cutting board and let rest 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with the reserved glaze.

BAKED HAM WITH BROWN SUGAR HONEY GLAZE



Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze image

With just three ingredients, you can make Trisha Yearwood's Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Honey Glaze recipe from Trisha's Southern Kitchen on Food Network.

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h25m

Yield 15 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

18 to 20-pound smoked ham, water added, ham hock removed
One 16-ounce box light brown sugar
1 cup (8-ounce jar) clover honey

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven racks to accommodate a large covered roasting pan. Fit the pan with a shallow rack. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Unwrap the ham and rinse it in cold water. Place it on the rack in the roasting pan. Cover the pan with the lid and bake for half the estimated cooking time (Total cooking time is about 20 minutes per pound.) Halfway through the estimated cooking time, add the sugar and honey to a saucepan, cooking over medium heat until smooth and sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture over the ham and continue baking the ham, basting occasionally with the drippings in the roaster.
  • Check for doneness at the end of the estimated cooking time by inserting a meat thermometer at a meaty point (not into fat or touching the bone). It should register 160 degrees F.
  • Allow the ham to stand for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to set.

BAKED HAM WITH HONEY-CHIPOTLE GLAZE



Baked Ham with Honey-Chipotle Glaze image

Your Easter celebration will be so simple to orchestrate with this sweet, smoky ham recipe at your fingertips. It feeds a crowd and the baked ham glaze tastes fantastic. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 fully cooked bone-in ham (8 to 10 pounds)
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2-1/4 cups ginger ale
4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score surface of ham with 1/2-in.-deep cuts in a diamond pattern. Bake, uncovered, 1-1/2 hours., Meanwhile, for glaze, in a small saucepan, mix brown sugar, honey, vinegar and ginger ale. Bring to a boil; cook until mixture is reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Reserve 1 cup mixture for sauce; keep warm., Brush ham with some of the remaining glaze. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, about 30 minutes, brushing twice with additional glaze. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

HONEY MUSTARD GLAZED HAM RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey Mustard Glazed Ham Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, stone ground mustard, orange juice, whole cloves, picnic ham, honey, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

onion, chopped
10 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup stone ground mustard
1 cup orange juice
10 whole cloves
10 lb picnic ham, cured
½ cup honey
½ cup dijon mustard
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Add the chopped onion, garlic cloves, apple cider vinegar, mustard, orange juice, and cloves to a large roasting pan, stirring to combine.
  • Place the ham on the roasting rack over the liquid.
  • Trim off tough outer skin, then score the remaining fat in a crosshatch pattern. Cover the entire roasting rack with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the ham from the oven, and remove the foil. Baste the ham with the liquid, then remove the rack from the roasting pan and set aside.
  • Remove all the whole cloves from the remaining liquid in the pan. Pour the remaining liquid into a pot, along with the honey, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat, then simmer until thick and reduced, about 10 minutes.
  • Brush the glaze on to the ham then transfer back to the roasting rack.
  • Bake the ham for 30-45 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and the ham reaches 145°F (65°C).
  • Slice the ham, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1221 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 87 grams, Sugar 27 grams

HONEY-DIJON HAM



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"Your family will think you took hours to prepare dinner when you slice servings of this delicious ham," assures Karin Young of Carlsbad, California. The glaze combines honey, brown sugar and mustard for tasty results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless fully cooked ham (about 3 pounds)
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Place ham on a greased rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 50-60 minutes. Combine honey, mustard and sugar; brush about 3 tablespoons over ham. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through. Stir into remaining glaze; heat through and serve with the ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.

RAISIN, HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE FOR HAM



Raisin, Honey Mustard Sauce for Ham image

This is a lovely sauce for your Easter ham. A bit sweet/sour in the flavor. I often plump the raisins in 4 tbsp of rum overnight before adding them to the sauce.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup lite olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
4 teaspoons stone ground mustard
1 teaspoon fresh chives, snipped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1/4 cup dark raisin

Steps:

  • In a glass bowl combine the oil, honey, mustard, chives, ginger, dill, paprika garlic and raisins.
  • Whisk in the vinegar, soy, lemon juice and add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Let the sauce stand for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
  • Ladle it over slices of hot ham.

THYME HONEY GLAZED HAM



Thyme Honey Glazed Ham image

Hams with a thick honey glaze can sometimes be too cloying. This recipe takes a more balanced approach that results in a light sweetness and a beautiful shine.

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Roast     Easter     Father's Day     Dinner     Ham     Honey     Thyme     Potluck     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 (12-to 14-pounds) boneless or semiboneless fully cooked ham at room temperature 1 hour
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup mild honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Melt butter with thyme and let stand until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in lower third.
  • Peel off and discard any rind or skin from ham, leaving 1/4 inch of fat on ham. Score fat on top of ham in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into meat. Put ham on a rack in a large roasting pan. Cover ham with parchment paper, then cover roasting pan with foil. Bake 1 3/4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, boil vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Remove from heat and whisk in honey, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme butter. Let honey glaze stand until ham has baked 1 3/4 hours.
  • Discard foil and parchment from ham. If there is no liquid in roasting pan, add 1 cup water (liquid will prevent glaze from burning in pan). Brush ham with half of honey glaze, then bake, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  • Brush with remaining glaze and bake until glaze is deep golden-brown and ham is heated through, about 30 minutes more.

SIMPLE PINEAPPLE SAUCE FOR HAM



Simple Pineapple Sauce for Ham image

This simple pineapple sauce is so delicious and easy to make. I got the recipe from my Sister-in-law. Leftovers are great served warm, over vanilla ice cream. I love it with a Honey Baked Ham.

Provided by JTsMom

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, in juice (do not drain)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (start with less and adjust to your taste)

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan mix the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Stir in undrained crushed pineapple, lemon juice and mustard.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
  • Boil while stirring for 1 minute.
  • Serve warm with ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 91.7, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • Before preparing the honey sauce, ensure that the ham is fully cooked and has an internal temperature of at least 140°F (60°C).
  • Use a good quality honey that is not too thick or too runny. If the honey is too thick, heat it gently in a saucepan until it becomes more liquid.
  • If you want a sweeter sauce, add more honey to taste. You can also add a little brown sugar or maple syrup for a richer flavor.
  • If you want a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to taste.
  • Serve the honey sauce immediately over the ham, or store it in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Honey sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, including ham, chicken, and pork. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, there is a honey sauce recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give honey sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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