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Honey glazed ham with bits of jalapeno on a white plate with a fork separating the slices.
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Jalapeño Honey Glazed Ham

Sweet and spicy, Jalapeño Honey Glazed Ham, is cooked in a homemade glaze of honey, brown sugar, jalapeño and other spices. This honey glazed ham is sweet, sticky, and creates a luscious juice perfect for basting with prior to serving. This ham will be the start of your holiday table!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 25
Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 pound bone in spiral cut ham
  • ½ cup butter unsalted
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 jalapeños diced, seeds and membranes removed
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more to taste as desired for heat
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large baking dish (9x13) with cooking spray. 
  • Add all ingredients for the glaze into a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer to reduce the sauce for 5-10 minutes. 
  • Place the ham in the dish and pour half of the glaze over the top. Reserve the other half of the glaze.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 and 1/2 hours. Then uncover the ham. 
  • Pour the remaining glaze over the ham, spreading the slices apart to get inside the slices as well.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. 
  • Bake the ham uncovered for another 15-20 minutes or until the glaze is caramelized. 
  • Transfer the ham to a serving plate. Spoon excess drippings over the top of the ham. Slice and serve while warm. 

Notes

Temperature: Ham should reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees F to be fully warmed through.
Make Ahead and Storage:
  • Make Ahead: Bake the ham according to directions with the glaze. Then store wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven covered with foil for 1.5-2 hours.
  • Storage: place in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3 days. It can also be frozen and stored for up to 3 months.
  • Serve leftovers: can be served cold, room temperature or re-heated.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1755mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg