Garlic-Cinnamon Honey Glazed Ham
This Garlic-Cinnamon Honey Glazed Ham recipe by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis features a succulent smoked ham coated in a rich, caramelized glaze made from brown butter, honey, and a blend of aromatic spices. Yummy!
Ingredients
- 2.7 kg smoked ham
- 120 g butter at room temperature
- 200 g granulated sugar
- 170 g honey
- 2 tbsp mustard
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
For serving:
- Roasted vegetables of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 150°C/300° F, at convection mode.
For the glaze:
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter until it turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Add the sugar, honey, mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and crushed garlic. Stir well and let it boil for 2 minutes. Set the glaze aside.
For the ham:
- Place the ham on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to create small diamond-shaped cuts on its surface.
- Wrap the ham tightly in aluminum foil and place it on the oven rack, with a tray filled with water underneath to catch the dripping.
- Roast the ham for 30 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the oven, unwrap it, and brush it with one-third of the glaze mixture.
- Increase the oven temperature to 220° C/430° F and roast for an additional 10 minutes. Repeat this glazing process two more times, roasting a total of 30 minutes, until the ham is nicely caramelized.
- Serve the caramelized ham alongside roasted vegetables.
Notes
Chef’s tip: Brush the meat with the glaze every 10 minutes to achieve a beautiful caramelization.
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