Awesome Ham Glaze and Marinade

Awesome Ham Glaze and Marinade
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    20 People
  • VIEWS
    36

Transform your holiday ham into a culinary masterpiece with this vibrant glaze and marinade. A symphony of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes will elevate your ham to unforgettable heights. Ideally, let the ham luxuriate in this marinade overnight for maximum flavor infusion.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Sodium
    2 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, dried minced garlic, ground ginger, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Whisk the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined, ensuring no clumps remain. (Mixing time: ~3 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Allow the glaze to stand for at least 10 minutes before applying it to the ham. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen. (Resting time: ~10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 8 hrs For optimal flavor, marinate the ham in the refrigerator overnight, ensuring it's fully coated with the glaze. Otherwise, glaze the ham and bake it according to your preferred method. (Marinating time: ~8-12 hours or Baking time: Varies)

For a deeper smoky flavor, add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the glaze.
If you prefer a milder spice level, reduce the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
This glaze is also delicious on grilled pork chops or chicken.
To prevent the ham from drying out during baking, cover it loosely with foil for the majority of the cooking time, removing it during the last 30 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 12 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Vaughn Zulauf

    Easy to make and absolutely delicious. Will definitely be making this again!

  • Alena Huel

    Marinating the ham overnight made all the difference. So tender and flavorful!

  • Margarita Ohara

    I was a bit skeptical about the red pepper flakes, but they added a perfect touch of heat.

  • Lillie Wilkinson

    This glaze was a game-changer! My family raved about the flavor.

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