A classic honey-glazed ham is a holiday showstopper.

It’s also great for leftovers all week.

The final result is as enticing as you’d expect.

Honey-Glazed Ham - Southern Living

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We tested this recipe with classic brined hams, which were all delicious.

you’re free to use either honey-cured ham or smoked ham.

We tested with both and couldn’t tell the difference.

ingredients for honey-glazed ham

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Round out the plate with something vibrant, such asSpring Vegetable SauteorBroccoli Salad.

Use the ham bone to make ham broth, and then use the broth to season yourcollard greens.

Can You Freeze Honey-Glazed Ham?

Southern Living Honey Glazed Ham with mac and cheese and spring vegetable salad and deviled eggs

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Ham can be frozen easily.

Wrap individual portions in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze up to 2 months.

it’s possible for you to serve it cold or warm it up in the oven.

roasting pan with aluminum foil and rack

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Let ham stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil; top with an ovenproof rack.

Cover tightly with foil.

glaze for honey-glazed ham

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Bake in preheated oven 1 1/2 hours.

Baste ham:

Remove from oven; remove and discard foil.

Baste with pan drippings; brush 1/3 cup of the glaze over ham and in between slices.

applying glaze to ham

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Garnish and serve:

Remove ham from oven.

Carefully transfer it to a serving platter.

Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, sliced oranges, halved tangerines, and kumquats, if desired.

ham upside down

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brushing ham with glaze

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honey-glazed ham in roasting pan

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honey-glazed ham with garnishes

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