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How to Bake a Honey-Glazed Ham

by FAITH DURAND

If you too have a large lunch, brunch, or holiday gathering in your near future, let me show you how to bake a ham, and finish it with a honey-balsamic glaze. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.

Heat the oven to 275°F and line the roasting rack with several long pieces of foil.

STEP 1

Take the ham out of its wrappings and place it in the pan cut-side down.

STEP 2

Use a sharp knife to score the skin of the ham into a crosshatch pattern. 

STEP 3

Fold the foil up around the meat and seal at the top. 

STEP 4

Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. 

STEP 5

Make the glaze by combining honey, butter, and sugar until everything is melted. Stir in vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. 

STEP 6

After about 1 1/2 hours, check the temperature of the ham. If it has reached 120°F, move on to the next step. If not, put it back into the oven.

STEP 7

Turn up the oven to 425°F and apply the glaze all over the skin of the ham.

STEP 8

Bake the ham for another 10 minutes. 

STEP 9

Brush with glaze one more time then broil for  3 to 5 minutes to get a crispy edge to the skin.

STEP 10

Remove from the oven, slice, and serve. 

STEP 11

Get all the recipe details at thekitchn.com