Bobby Flay Ham Glaze Recipe
If you want a flavorful and shiny ham, this Bobby Flay Ham Glaze Recipe is perfect. It adds sweetness, tang and depth to baked ham.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Glaze
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar.
Add Spices
- Stir in ground cloves, cinnamon, orange zest and black pepper. Mix well until uniform.
Heat the Glaze
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly. Allow sugar to dissolve and mixture to thicken slightly.
Preheat the Ham
- Preheat oven and prepare ham according to package instructions. Score the ham surface for better glaze absorption.
Apply Glaze
- Brush a thin layer of glaze over the ham before baking. Ensure it covers all surfaces evenly.
- Bake and Baste
- Bake ham according to instructions, basting every 15–20 minutes with remaining glaze for a caramelized finish.
Final Glaze
- In the last 10 minutes, apply one final coat of glaze to make it shiny and flavorful.
Serve
- Remove ham from oven. Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra glaze if desired.
Notes
- Use brown sugar and maple syrup for richer sweetness
- Add orange juice for citrusy flavor
- Include mustard seeds for texture and tang
- Baste gently to avoid burning the glaze
- Use a foil tent to prevent over-browning
- Add a pinch of cayenne for subtle spice
- Store leftover glaze for a week in the fridge