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If you've ever cooked a ham before, you know it's all about the glaze! I love changing things up with different Ham Glazes every year, and there are so many delicious kinds to fit every meal. Plus, even the most decadent glaze for ham is ready in minutes! With these ham glaze recipes, you'll never have a dry, bland ham again!
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Ham Glaze Recipes
There's nothing better than a holiday ham dripping with sticky, sweet Brown Sugar Glaze. Unless, of course, it's a fall-flavored Maple Bourbon Glaze - or maybe it's spicy and tangy with a delicious Sriracha Ham Glaze?
That's the secret of ham glazes! Knowing the basics will make all ham glaze recipes easy and quick to whip up for a showstopping supper. Featured here are some of my favorites, gathered together from years of perfecting the best ham glaze.
And as it turns out- the best glaze is all of them! I know you're going to love each and every glaze here, so ask your family what sounds best and dig in!
Best Ham Glazes
Amazing Bourbon Glaze for Ham
You are going to love how easy it is to make my easy Maple Bourbon Ham Glaze recipe! This simple glaze for ham comes together in 10 minutes.
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Ham Glaze Recipe
No need to go shopping for ingredients with this amazing 3-ingredient Brown Sugar Ham Glaze! This glaze is a classic for a reason! Try it with orange juice in the pan for an extra delicious twist.
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Pineapple Sauce for Ham
If you have yet to try Pineapple Sauce for Ham or love it, try this one! The sweet-and-savory combination makes an unforgettable holiday ham!
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Ham Steak Glaze
Take your ham to the next level with this sweet and flavorful Ham Steak Glaze! Done in less than a minute and full of warming spices.
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Honey Glaze for Ham
An amazing Honey Glaze for Ham takes 5 minutes following my easy honey glaze recipe! Savory and sweet, it's the ideal complement to ham.
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Sriracha Ham Glaze
Sweet, spicy, sticky and oh-so-delicious, this glaze is made from sriracha and honey to add tons of crave-worthy flavor to your next ham. Using chicken broth at the bottom of the pan for moisture only flavors the ham more, making this a must-try!
For the recipe, scroll on to the recipe card at the end of this post!
Ham Glaze Recipe FAQs
What is Ham Glaze made of?
Ham glazes always have the same base ingredients: fat and sugar! The fat melts with heat and gives the sugar something to melt into, which then beautifully seeps into the meat and flavors it while leaving a bit of sugar on top to caramelize it into a crunchy, sticky coating.
Does ham need a glaze?
While ham can technically be cooked without using a glaze, you'd be shocked at the difference a glaze makes! Glazes coat the surface of the ham to lock in the moisture and infuse the meat with flavor. Without a glaze, ham runs the risk of being dry and bland.
Do you put ham glaze on before or after cooking?
Ham glaze should be applied in the last 30 minutes of cooking, as glazes are sugar-based, and heating them too much can cause the sugars to burn. For some recipes (like Instant Pot ham!), the cooking time is so short that the ham can be glazed immediately.
Ham Glaze Tips
- To add extra oomph to your favorite ham glaze, try changing up what liquid you pour into the bottom of the pan! My favorites are chicken broth and orange juice!
- Because they're made from melted butter, glazes thicken quickly. Make them right before you need them so they don't have time to cool down and harden.
- Different cuts of ham need to be glazed differently, too! For bone-in and boneless ham, make crisscrossing cuts across the top of the ham, then add the glaze- these lines help the glaze soak in. For spiral-cut, glaze the top of the ham and then between every slice.
- Once you're comfortable with the ratio of butter to sugar, try making your own glazes with your favorite flavors! Mustard, soy sauce and fruits of all sorts make fantastic flavorings, so have fun experimenting!
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Best Ham Glazes - Honey Sriracha Glaze
Isabel Laessig
Add a sweet and spicy kick to your favorite ham with this amazing Honey Sriracha Glaze! Ready in minutes and so, so delicious!
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 2 minutes mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 77 kcal
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Sriracha
- ½ stick Butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 Green onions sliced
Instructions
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave in 30 second intervals.
½ stick Butter
Add in the honey, sriracha, garlic powder and sliced green onions, and mix well.
⅓ cup Honey, 2 Tablespoons Sriracha, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 2 Green onions
Set aside until ready to brush on to the ham!
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Nutrition
Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
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Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!
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