Honey Chipotle Ham Recipe
Make Honey Chipotle Ham Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Glaze
Ham
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2
Prepare the Ham
Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern, about 1/2 inch deep, and stud it with whole cloves, placing them at the intersections of the cuts.
Making the Glaze
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
- 4
Simmer the Glaze
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved and the glaze is slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Baking the Ham
- 5
- 6
Bake the Ham
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
- 7
Glaze Every 30 Minutes
Every 30 minutes, remove the foil and baste the ham with more glaze, until you have used it all.
- 8
Finish Baking
Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the glaze to caramelize and the ham to brown.
Serving
- 9
Let it Rest
Once cooked, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- 10
Slice and Serve
Slice the ham and serve warm, drizzling any remaining glaze over the top.