Holiday Ham Glaze Recipe

There are many ways to bake a ham and we love trying new ways to enjoy ham. There are so many different ways to enjoy leftover ham (and one reason we make them often). So a simple glaze that is easy is something we enjoy. This 3 ingredient ham glaze was a surprising favorite when we made it.

Thanks to my longtime friend Tamal and her mention of her mom’s recipe using PBR, yelllow mustard and brown sugar ham glaze, we took that as an inspiration for this recipe.

Using a leftover lager and brown mustard, we made a Irish inspired recipe for a beef stew.

3 Ingredient Ham Glaze Recipe:

lagar/dark beer or PBR
dijon mustard (you can also use yellow mustard)
brown sugar

What Can I Glaze Ham With?

You can glaze ham with fruits like oranges, cherries, prunes, fresh orange juice, pineapple juice (canned) and apples. You can uses fruit juices and reduce them as part of your glaze. Sweeteners like dark brown sugar, maple syrup are also favorites to add sweet flavors.

mixed beer and brown sugar and dijon mustard

Do I Have to Cook the Glaze?

This glaze could have been brought to a boil to bring a smoother look before basting. We did not bake this glaze and it was fine. Making it and then baking the ham allowed the sugars to melt (they may not completely melt).

Do I Use a Spiral Cut Ham or Boneless Ham?

This is going to be your personal preference. Spiral sliced ham and bone in cooked hams will be less expensive. They also have a bone in them and you won’t get all the ham off the bone, a little more fat. Boneless hams will cost more, but you have less waste and more meat.

uncooked but precooked spiral ham in roasting pan

What is In This Brown Sugar Ham Glaze?

We are using a dark beer in this brown sugar ham glaze along with dijon mustard and of course brown sugar.

What Makes Ham Mushy?

Over baking ham can make your ham mushy. If you are baking your ham and it’s a precooked ham, you do not need to bake it again, it just needs to be warmed up to hot (read directions on the package to know what kind you purchased). Also if you have ever baked a ham with pineapple juice, fresh pineapple juice especially, can make your ham mushy. How? By putting it on too soon. The last 15 minutes of baking is best for pineapple.

What Kind of Dish Do I Bake the Ham In?

A roasting pan that the ham will fit in. There should also be 2-3 inch edges to capture any juices that accumulate while baking. This also helps with captures the glaze and keeps from dirtying your oven.

What Can I Make With Leftover Ham?

Scalloped potatoes and ham, ham soup (save that ham bone!). Ham omlettes, ham sandwiches. Hashbrown casserole with ham, pea and ham soup.

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Mustard and Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

Elevate your holiday ham with this easy 3-ingredient glaze recipe. Enjoy rich flavors with minimal effort. Read on for the recipe.

Cook Time2 30

Course: Baking, Holiday, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Author: Regina Sober

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Boneless/Spiral Ham
1/2 cup lagar (dark) beer
1/3 cup brown mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven 350℉.
In a 9×13 baking pan (or pan with a 2 inch ridge), place the ham in it with about 1/2 cup water (so it doesn’t burn to the pan)
In a bowl, stir together the mustard, brown sugar and brown mustards.
Cover the ham with aluminum foil and place in the oven.
Let the ham cook for about 1 1/2 hours and then remove from the oven. Take the mustard mix and use a silicone brush to put it on the ham, inbetween the slices..
If easier, use a fork pulling each slice apart. You can also slowly pour onto the ham.
Put the ham back into the oven uncovered and bake for 30 more minutes, glazing 1 to 2 more times.
Cook until the center is 140℉ (precooked) or 145℉ if not precooked.
Remove and slice your ham and serve on a platter with your sides.