Here is a complete, detailed recipe for Glazed Ham with Rosemary and Herbs 🍖🌿 — including preparation, cooking times, and tips so it turns out juicy and flavorful.

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Glazed Ham with Rosemary and Herbs

⏱ Time

• Prep time: 20 minutes

• Cook time: 1 hour 40 minutes

• Total time: about 2 hours

🍽 Servings

8–10 people

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Ingredients

For the Ham

• 1 fully cooked bone-in ham (6–8 lb / 2.5–3.5 kg)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (optional if ham is salty)

For the Glaze

• ½ cup honey

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup orange juice (fresh is best)

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp chopped rosemary

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp butter

Optional Garnish

• Fresh rosemary sprigs

• Orange slices

• Cloves for decoration

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Equipment

• Roasting pan

• Aluminum foil

• Small saucepan

• Basting brush

• Sharp knife

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Ham

1. Remove ham from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.

2. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.

3. Place ham fat-side up in a roasting pan.

4. Using a sharp knife, score the fat in a diamond pattern (about 1 inch squares).

5. Rub olive oil over the surface.

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2️⃣ Season the Ham

Mix in a small bowl:

• rosemary

• thyme

• garlic

• pepper

Rub this herb mixture all over the ham and into the scored cuts.

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3️⃣ Make the Glaze

In a small saucepan combine:

• honey

• brown sugar

• orange juice

• Dijon mustard

• apple cider vinegar

• cinnamon

• rosemary

• butter

Cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves and glaze thickens slightly.

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4️⃣ Bake the Ham

1. Cover ham loosely with foil.

2. Bake for 1 hour.

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5️⃣ Add the Glaze

1. Remove foil.

2. Brush ⅓ of the glaze over the ham.

3. Continue roasting 30–40 minutes.

Every 10–15 minutes, brush more glaze on top.

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6️⃣ Caramelize the Outside

Increase oven temperature to 200°C / 400°F for the final 10–15 minutes.

This creates the sticky, caramelized glaze crust.

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7️⃣ Rest the Ham

Remove from oven and let it rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
This keeps the meat juicy.

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Serving Suggestions 🍽

Serve with:

• roasted potatoes

• honey glazed carrots

• green beans

• dinner rolls

• mashed potatoes

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Chef Tips 👨‍🍳

✔ Insert whole cloves into the diamond cuts for extra aroma.
✔ If glaze thickens too much, add 1–2 tbsp warm water.
✔ Leftover ham makes great sandwiches, soups, or fried rice.

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