Succulent, juicy, perfectly prepared hams are the superstars of Easter tables around the world. But we’re not just talking about any old ham. The best Easter hams are usually slathered with a seriously tasty glaze! If you’re sick of the same old glaze that your great aunt Bea has been using since the turn of the century, we’re here to help. Check out these exciting ham recipes that leave a sweet, sticky mark on this holiday with unique glazes that will keep you and your guests coming back for more. Grab your brushes and let’s get basting!
Jalapeno Honey-Glazed Ham
This sensational ham from House of Yumm brings much-needed spice to the Easter table by way of fresh jalapenos. You’ll get the sweet from the honey and brown sugar and you’ll get plenty of spice from diced jalapenos and crushed red pepper. Dig in!
Balsamic and Dijon-Glazed Ham
This sweet and tangy glaze from Barefeet in the Kitchen consists of just three ingredients, but it’s so good, your guests will think you were in the kitchen all day! Brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard are all you need to earn legendary star chef status this Easter.
Apple Ginger-Glazed Ham
If you’re intimidated by glazing and making your own Easter ham, don’t be! It’s not as hard as it seems. It’s hard to believe, but this delicious apple ginger-glazed ham from The Cookie Rookie can be prepared in less than an hour! This glaze has apple jelly, apple butter, brown sugar, ginger, and cloves – it’s a showstopper! You can use any kind of apple you want for this recipe, but sweet varieties work best.
Tangerine-Glazed Ham
We’ve featured this recipe before but it’s so darn good, we’re bringin’ it back! This recipe from Food Network Chef Tyler Florence is all about robust, layered flavor. Cinnamon, cloves, sage, tangerines, brown sugar, butter, and a bone-in smoked ham come together in a glorious flavor fest that will make this Easter the tastiest one yet!
Bourbon Orange Honey Ham
Did somebody say bourbon? Delight your guests with this sweet and savory bourbon orange honey ham from Toni’s Recipes. The unique flavors in the glaze appeal to all palates and give traditional Easter ham a refreshingly modern (and tasty) makeover.
Baked Ham with Rum and Coke Glaze
If you like making beer-can chicken, you’ll love making this rum and Coke-glazed ham from Noble Pig. What could be easier than dumping a can of Coke straight into your main dish? The Coke is poured in the bottom of the pan and creates a steamy environment for the ham, which results in tender, juicy meat. It also adds slight caramelization. Every ingredient is important in this dish – from the dark rum and dark brown sugar to two kinds of mustard and lime juice. This one is a winner!
Whiskey-Glazed Ham
This ham-tastic glazed ham comes from Mashed and recipe developer Petar Marshall. Marshall says, “Whiskey glazed ham makes for such a great dish. It adds a sweetness and smokiness that complements the ham beautifully. It can’t be beat.” The glaze calls for 15 cloves, five cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, a peeled orange, and a whole cup of whiskey. Marshall says, “As the ham is cooking with the whiskey glaze, it brings out the sweet and smoky flavor of the brown sugar and whiskey even more.” What could be better?
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