Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze
Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze balances sweet honey and brown sugar with tangy Dijon and rice vinegar, creating a lacquered crust studded with cloves and perfumed by star anise. Juicy slices offer a gentle warmth from black pepper and a hint of cayenne. Serve it as a festive centerpiece for holidays or any special dinner where you want classic, crowd-pleasing flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 35 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 23 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Prepare the ham: Pour water, star anise, and cloves into the bottom of a roasting pan. Set a roasting rack in the pan; set the ham on the rack. Score the top of the ham with 1/4-inch-deep cuts, 1/2-inch apart, making lengthwise and crosswise lines.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 4
While the ham bakes, make the glaze: Whisk brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl until thick and smooth.
- 5
Brush the glaze over the ham. Keep baking the ham, brushing with more glaze every 20 minutes, until the glaze is deep golden and the ham is heated through, about 2 hours 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the ham should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Pass a kitchen torch over the ham until the glaze is crispy and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 82.14 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.78 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 18.82 g 7%
- Total Fat 0.52 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 151.28 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.52 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 16.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 3.75 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 44.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.17 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze is made with 11 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 82.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Honey. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 82.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze healthy?
- Chef John's Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 25/100. Per serving, it provides 82.14 calories and 1.78 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 151.28 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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