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Perfect Champagne Glazed Ham Recipe for Easy Festive Feasts

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A sweet, tangy, and bubbly glazed ham recipe perfect for holiday feasts and special occasions. This easy-to-make dish features a rich champagne glaze that creates a glossy, flavorful crust.

Ingredients

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  • 8–10 pounds fully cooked bone-in ham (spiral-cut recommended)
  • 1 cup champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional garnishes: fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
  • Optional garnishes: whole cloves for studding the ham

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. If not pre-sliced, score the surface in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep. Optionally, stud the intersections with whole cloves.
  3. Place the ham on the roasting rack in your pan, cut-side down if spiral sliced or flat side down if whole.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together champagne, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper until smooth.
  5. Using a brush or spoon, coat the ham generously with the glaze, saving about a quarter for later.
  6. Roast the ham uncovered for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours (15 to 20 minutes per pound). Every 20-30 minutes, baste the ham with more glaze to build a sticky, flavorful crust. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature; it should reach 140°F (60°C).
  7. If the glaze begins to darken too fast, tent the ham loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  8. Once cooked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest, tented with foil, for about 15-20 minutes to redistribute juices.
  9. Carve the ham using a sharp knife, slicing against the grain, and serve warm with any pan juices or extra glaze.

Notes

Use a dry champagne like Brut for best balance of acidity and sweetness. Sparkling white grape juice can substitute for a non-alcoholic version. Always check mustard labels for gluten if needed. Do not skip resting the ham after cooking to keep it juicy. Tent with foil if glaze darkens too quickly to avoid burning.

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