Roasted Ham with Garlic
Prep
20 mins
Cook
1 hr 15 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
This roasted ham with garlic is my go to dish whenever I want something impressive but honestly pretty simple. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just about two hours from start to finish, and most of that time the oven does the work for you. I love how the garlic becomes sweet and mellow as it roasts, creating this amazing glaze with the honey and mustard. Plus, garlic is wonderful for your immune system and heart health, so you're getting something delicious and good for you. The whole thing is budget friendly too since one ham feeds a crowd beautifully.
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Ingredients
- 3½ kgbone-in ham(scored surface)
- 12garlic cloves(peeled)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonshoney
- 2 tablespoonsdijon mustard
- 3 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1 teaspoonblack peppercorns(freshly cracked)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 237 mlapple juice
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 2 tablespoonsbrown sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F. Pat the ham dry with paper towels and place it cut-side down in a large roasting pan. Score the surface in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about ¼ inch deep into the fat layer.
Tip: Scoring helps the glaze penetrate and creates a beautiful presentation.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, cracked black pepper, and sea salt. Mix until well combined.
Tip: This glaze can be prepared while the oven preheats to save time.
- 3
Crush 8 of the garlic cloves slightly and scatter them around the ham in the pan. Add the rosemary and thyme sprigs beneath and around the ham.
Tip: These herbs will infuse the cooking liquid with wonderful aromatic flavors.
- 4
Brush half of the glaze mixture evenly over the entire surface of the ham, working it into the scored cuts.
Tip: Reserve the remaining glaze for basting during cooking.
- 5
Pour the apple juice around the ham (not over it) into the bottom of the roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
Tip: The apple juice creates steam and keeps the ham moist while roasting.
- 6
Roast for 60 minutes covered. Meanwhile, mince the remaining 4 garlic cloves and sauté them gently in butter over low heat until golden and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and set aside.
Tip: Creating this garlic butter mixture while the ham cooks ensures it's ready for the final glaze.
- 7
Remove the foil from the ham and brush with the reserved glaze mixture. Spread the roasted garlic-brown sugar butter over the top.
Tip: This second glaze creates a caramelized, deeply flavorful crust.
- 8
Return the ham to the oven uncovered and roast for an additional 15 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and the surface is golden brown.
Tip: Watch carefully in the final minutes to prevent the glaze from burning.
- 9
Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Skim fat from the pan drippings and serve as a sauce alongside the ham.
Tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, making the meat more tender and moist.
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