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Honey Mustard Baked Ham - A Sweet, Tangy, Crowd-Pleasing Roast

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 fully cooked spiral-sliced ham (7–10 pounds, bone-in preferred)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard (smooth)
  • 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard (for texture and bite)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but adds depth)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice (optional, warm spice note)
  • 1/2 cup water or apple cider (for the roasting pan)
  • Orange slices or fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep. Set your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup. Place the ham cut-side down on a rack in the pan. Add water or apple cider to the bottom of the pan to create gentle steam.
  • Make the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine honey, Dijon, whole-grain mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, butter, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and cloves (if using). Warm over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the glaze is glossy, 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let it thicken slightly.
  • Cover and warm the ham. Tent the ham loosely with foil. Bake for about 10–12 minutes per pound until the internal temperature reaches 120–125°F. This warms the ham without drying it out.
  • First glaze. Remove foil. Brush a generous layer of glaze over the ham, making sure it seeps between slices. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 10–15 minutes.
  • Repeat for layers. Brush with more glaze and bake another 10–15 minutes. Do this 2–3 times until the exterior is shiny, caramelized, and the internal temperature hits 130–135°F.
  • Optional broil. For extra char and stickiness, set the oven to broil and cook 1–2 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  • Rest and serve. Transfer to a cutting board and rest 10–15 minutes. Spoon any pan drippings over the top. Garnish with orange slices or herbs if you like. Serve warm.