This Honey Butter Yule Ham is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal. The ham is glazed with a sweet and savory honey butter mixture, giving it a delicious and festive flavor. The ham is then slow roasted to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a caramelized outer crust. Serve this impressive ham to your family and friends, and watch their faces light up with delight. This recipe is sure to become a holiday tradition in your home.
Ingredients
- 1 fully-cooked bone-in ham, about 8-10 pounds
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Remove the packaging from the ham and place it on a roasting rack in a deep roasting pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Using a knife, score the top of the ham lightly, creating a diamond pattern. This will allow the glaze to penetrate the meat.
- Brush a generous amount of the honey butter glaze all over the ham, making sure to get it into the cuts you made with the knife.
- Place the ham in the preheated oven and roast for about 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Baste the ham with the remaining glaze every 30 minutes.
- Once the ham reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Serve the Honey Butter Yule Ham as the centerpiece of your holiday feast, and enjoy!
