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This Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe is sweet and zesty and makes the perfect centerpiece for any holiday feast. Smothered in a rich, flavorful glaze and baked to perfection, it’s made with 5 simple ingredients and prepped in minutes.
This post was Originally Published December 1, 2021, and sponsored by Miller's Gourmet Foods. It was Updated on November 8, 2023, and Re-published on December 16, 2024, to improve content.
A Spiral-Cut ham is a great option for holiday meals. It’s easy to prep and serve, while the bone-in option adds incredible flavor. Paired with my sweet and tangy glaze, this ham is tender, juicy, and beautifully caramelized on the outside.
Whether you're hosting Christmas, Easter, or any special occasion, this Baked Spiral Ham Recipe is a reliable crowd-pleaser. With this recipe, you’ll have a no-fail method for cooking moist and flavorful ham.
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📋 Ingredients to Make the Best Glazed Spiral Ham
- Ham - Bone-in spiral ham retains more moisture and flavor, while boneless is great for easy carving. Choose what works best for you!
- Glaze - The glaze combines the heat of Banana Pepper Sauce and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, with the sweetness of maple syrup. For a unique twist, try adding a splash of orange juice or Dijon mustard.
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👩🏻🍳. How to Make a Glazed Spiral Ham in the Oven
Place the spiral-cut ham in a baking dish, roasting pan, or rimmed baking sheet.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake the ham at 300˚F for 10-15 minutes per pound. The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140˚F.
While the ham bakes, mix the banana pepper sauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cloves.
When the ham is done, remove the foil and spread the glaze over the entire ham and in between the slices.
Increase the oven temperature to 400˚F and bake the ham for 15-20 minutes to caramelize the outside. Pro Tip: Broil the ham for 2-3 minutes to get extra crispy bits!
Let the ham rest for 10-15 minutes at room temperature and then slice and serve.
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This probe-style thermometer is oven-safe and works great for large pieces of meat!
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💭 Frequently asked questions
Save oven space and make this ham in the slow cooker instead! Place the ham in the slow cooker and cover it with the glaze. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, basting every 30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 140˚F.
When serving a spiral-cut ham, plan on ½ pound per person for bone-in and ⅓ pound per person for boneless.
Use a large fork to hold the ham in place and use a sharp knife to cut around the bone to release the pre-cut slices. You may need to do this a few times, releasing a few slices as you go until you have removed all of the slices needed.
Absolutely! After the meat has cooled, transfer any leftovers to a freezer-safe bag to store in the freezer for 1-2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then warm in a 300°F oven covered with foil until heated through.
🍽 What to Serve with Glazed Spiral Ham
A spiral-cut ham can go with many different recipes, but here are some favorites!
Recipe
Sweet & Zesty Glazed Spiral Ham Recipe
Ingredients
- 8-10 pound spiral cut ham, bone-in or boneless
- 1 bottle Miller's banana pepper sauce, mild, hot or habanero flavor
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F and place the ham, cut side down in a roasting pan, baking dish, or rimmed baking sheet.
- Cover tightly in foil and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes per pound until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140˚F. (Example: An 8-pound ham will take approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours)
- While the ham is in the oven, whisk together the banana pepper sauce, maple syrup, ground nutmeg, and cloves and set aside.
- When the ham is done, remove the foil, and use a pastry brush to spread the glaze over the entire ham and in between the slices.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400˚F and place the ham back in the oven, uncovered, to bake for 15-20 minutes until the outside is caramelized.
- Let the ham rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Quantity - For bone-in ham, plan for ½ pound per person and ⅓ pound for boneless.
- Slow Cooker - Place the ham cut side down the slow cooker and cover it with the glaze. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, basting it every 30 minutes with the juices until it reaches an internal temperature of 140˚F.
- Leftovers - Keep leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days and in the freezer for 1-2 months. Frozen ham should be thawed completely in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven or microwave.
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