Chef John's Honey-Glazed Ham

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Prepare ham: Add water, star anise, and cloves to the bottom of a roasting pan. Place a roasting rack into the pan; place ham on the rack. Cut 1/4-inch-deep slashes, 1/2-inch apart, lengthwise and crosswise across the top of ham.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'While ham is baking, make glaze: Whisk together brown sugar, honey, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl until thick and smooth.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Brush glaze all over ham. Continue baking ham, brushing with glaze every 20 minutes, until glaze is deep golden and ham is heated through, about 2 hours 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of ham should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Run a kitchen torch over ham until glaze is crispy and caramelized, 2 to 5 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (16 servings total)