Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Spiral Ham

Learn how to make spiral ham with this easy and delicious recipe! Baked ham is slathered in a mouthwatering pineapple honey glaze enhanced with brown sugar and spices. This is the best spiral ham for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and family gatherings.

For more delicious holiday entrees, check out Smothered Turkey Wings, Tender and Juicy Oven Roasted Chicken, and Cajun Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast.

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• Why You will Love This Spiral Ham Recipe:
• Ingredients you need:
• How to Cook a Spiral Ham:
• How Long to Cook a Spiral Ham:
• How to Cut a Spiral Ham:
• Alternatives and Variations:
• Pro-Tips:
• Storing and Reheating:
• FAQ:
• Looking for ways to use leftover ham?
• Be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook when you make this Spiral Ham recipe! I would love to see your creation, and give you a shoutout!

Celebrate the holiday season with glazed spiral ham! Spiral ham is glazed to sticky sweet perfection and then caramelized in the oven for juicy pork with crispy edges.

The natural sweetness of the ham is enhanced with brown sugar, honey, and pineapple. This flavor-rich meat is perfect for hearty, savory side dishes like mac and cheese and mashed potatoes.

Why You will Love This Spiral Ham Recipe:

Perfect Holiday Main Course! I can't imagine the table without a glistening holiday ham right at the center. It's a crowd favorite and always anticipated, especially for Christmas dinner.

Easy Prep! I love spiral hams because the hard work is done for you. This ham comes pre-cooked and sliced so prep takes just 10 minutes. Let the oven do the rest while you take all the credit!

Flavorful! Ham is naturally sweet and easy to keep moist and juicy. With the help of a quick, sweet glaze, and some sugar and spices, this baked ham is bound to be the tastiest entree.

Ingredients you need:

• Spiral Ham: This recipe requires a bone-in ham that is 6-7 pounds.
• Honey: This natural sweetener is the base of the stick glaze.
• Pineapple juice: Pineapple juice contains natural sugars and acids that caramelize during baking, creating a delicious crust on the ham. The acidity also balances the richness of the ham, adding a bright and refreshing element to the dish.
• Sugar: Use both brown sugar and granulated sugar (white sugar) for depth of flavor.
• Spices & Seasoning: garlic powder, paprika, ground clove, allspice, seasoned salt

How to Cook a Spiral Ham:

Step 1

Prep by preheating the oven to 350°F. Then spray a 9 x 13 deep baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Mix the honey and ½ of the pineapple juice in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Place your ham into your baking dish and pour the honey mixture over the ham. Be sure to get it into each slice of the ham.

Step 4

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven to bake for 45 minutes. 

Make the Spiral Ham Glaze

After the first 45 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and carefully pour the juices from the baking dish into a small pot on the stove over medium heat. 

Add the remaining pineapple juice into the pot along with the brown sugar, white sugar, garlic powder, paprika, ground clove, all spice, and seasoned salt.

Stir everything together until it is combined, then simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, until it thickens.

Step 6

Brush or spoon the glaze mixture all over the ham. Place ham in the oven and cook for another 30 minutes uncovered. 

Step 7

To brown the top of your ham: Set the oven on broil and broil the ham for 3 minutes, monitoring the ham so it doesn’t burn. Remove it from the oven. 

Serve immediately, And Enjoy!

How Long to Cook a Spiral Ham:

Spiral ham comes pre-cooked so technically, you are not cooking it but simply reheating a fully cooked ham. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the ham. A general rule of thumb for cooking spiral ham is 10-15 minutes for every 1 lb.

When in doubt, use a meat thermometer. The ham is ready once it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.

How to Cut a Spiral Ham:

Spiral-cut ham comes pre-sliced to the bone. Start to cut the ham around the bone and as you slice, the meat will start to fall away from the bone for easy grabbing at the dining table.

Alternatives and Variations:

• Boneless Ham: Use this recipe to cook a boneless spiral ham. It takes less time (10 minutes per pound) but keep it covered for longer because it dries out easier.
• Juice: You can swap pineapple juice for orange juice.
• Slow Cooker Spiral Ham: If you want your ham extra moist and have extra time, consider cooking it in a slow cooker or crockpot. Cook it on low heat for 4-5 hours.
• Add sliced Pineapples: use a toothpick to add sliced pineapples and maraschino cherries for a beautiful display and added flavor!

Pro-Tips:

• Skip the glaze packet that comes with most hams. The brown sugar glaze tastes much better without it!
• Do not try to shorten the cooking time by increasing the oven temperature. Cook at a low temperature so the ham stays moist.

Storing and Reheating:

Store leftover spiral ham slices in an airtight container or resealable bag in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat leftover ham in an oven preheated to 275°F for about 10-15 minutes. Be sure to cover it with aluminum foil to keep it moist.

FAQ:

Looking for ways to use leftover ham?

• Cheesy Ham and Croissant Casserole
• Cheesy Breakfast Pizza with Sausage Ham and Eggs
• Leftover Pork Fried Rice

Be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook when you make this Spiral Ham recipe! I would love to see your creation, and give you a shoutout!