This honey baked ham copycat recipe is a perfect main course for the holidays at a fraction of the cost it would be to buy one! Succulent ham is coated in a honey glaze before being roasted in the oven. It is then rubbed with a sugar and spice blend before being heated under the broiler for a crispy and caramelized coating!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time2 hourshrs10 minutesmins
Resting Time10 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Course: Copycat Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Main Course
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and place your oven rack in the lower position. Set your ham into the rack of your roasting pan.
8 lb spiral cut ham
In a small bowl, whisk together your melted butter and honey. Then, generously rub the mixture all over the ham, making sure to get in between the slices, and then cover it with foil.
2 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoon honey
Pour one cup of water into the bottom of the roasting pan and then roast it in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 2 hours (or about 15-20 minutes per pound).
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, seasoned salt, onion powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, paprika, and allspice.
1½ cups sugar, ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice, ¼ teaspoon paprika
Once roasted, remove the ham from the oven and preheat the broiler. Then, pat half of the seasoning blend over the top of it (if the ham is too dry, you can spoon some of the juices from the pan onto it before patting on the seasoning).
Broil the ham for a couple of minutes, or until the topping is caramelized and bubbling, and then remove it from the oven.
Add the remaining seasoning mixture into a small saucepan. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the ham drippings from the roasting pan (or water).
Bring it to a boil while stirring frequently and allow it to boil for one minute.
Pour the glaze over top of the ham, using a brush to coat the entire thing. Then, place the ham back under the broiler for one minute, making sure to keep an eye on it.
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
If possible, choose a bone-in ham. The bone adds a ton of flavor to the meat!
If you are using a boneless ham, it could heat through more quickly. Check the packaging for heating times and instructions.
Most hams that you find in the grocery store are already fully cooked, which is totally okay! In fact, you don't even have to heat the ham first if you don't want to. You can add the glaze and coating and pop it under the broiler as directed.
To store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze: Either wrap your leftovers tightly with plastic wrap or place them into a freezer-safe storage container. Allow them to thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
To reheat: This tasty ham can be enjoyed warm, cold, or at room temperature. If you would like to heat it up, you can pop it into the microwave or oven.