Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham
Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham pairs a lacquered, brown sugar–honey crust with tender, juicy meat and a hint of Dijon and orange for balance. The glaze develops deep caramel notes while the ham bakes low and slow, making it an impressive choice for holiday dinners or a hearty breakfast spread with leftovers to savor.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook16 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 17 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine brown sugar, honey, molasses, orange juice, and mustard, and cook until it thickens, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Allow the glaze to rest so the flavors meld, 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Set the ham in a roasting pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven, checking occasionally, for about 10 hours. If the ham starts to darken at that time, cover it with aluminum foil. Continue baking for about 2 hours more.
- 4
Increase the oven temperature to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Bake, brushing the ham thoroughly with the glaze mixture every 30 minutes, for about 2 hours more. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. Serve any remaining glaze with the ham, if desired.
- Calories 5397.92 kcal High 270%
- Protein 861.64 g Good Source 1723%
- Carbohydrate 62.35 g 23%
- Total Fat 194.35 g High 249%
- Saturated Fat 68.53 g High 343%
- Trans Fat 1.69 g High --
- Cholesterol 2960.15 mg High 987%
- Sodium 65349.07 mg High 2841%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 61.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 402.18 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 63.47 mg Good Source 353%
- Potassium 11533.91 mg Good Source 245%
- Vitamin A 502.72 mcg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin C 1.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Slow Cooked Honey Glazed Ham is made with 6 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 16 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Brown Sugar, Dijon Mustard, and Honey. Each serving provides about 5397.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Brown Sugar, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Molasses. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham?
- About 16 hrs 45 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 16 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 5397.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham healthy?
- Slow-Cooked Honey-Glazed Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 5397.92 calories and 861.64 g of protein, or 1723% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 65349.07 mg (2841% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 68.53 g (343% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and 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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