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What ham glaze do YOU use?

BirdieGal — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:00:50 GMT

If serving ham this Thanksgiving or Christmas what, if any, ham glaze to you make or use.

Mine is different from others I have seen. Maybe others know of it. My dad loved it, asked for it, until he saw my mom and I making it one day and he would never eat it again. Silly man.

So what do you like to use?

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Carmie — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:03:50 GMT

We serve our ham naked.. no glaze or sauce.

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BirdieGal — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:09:46 GMT

Ooohhh, controversial 😱😱😉

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Drythe — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:21:27 GMT

When I used to cook ham I used a mustard and brown sugar glaze.

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TheMemphisVette — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 22:34:56 GMT

mine is easy, common and not precise.

ham bakes with can of pineapple(juice and all) and a bit of brown sugar poured over it.

when ham is done, remove an let the drippings cool and take off fat layer.

cook down to syrup in sauce pan:

drippings

cloves

all spice

cinnamon

mustard

brown sugar

i taste it to see if it needs more of anything and add as needed.

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DiAnne — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:20:51 GMT

I buy Honey Baked Ham and it is already on it though I think they might sell it in the store.

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LonestarBabs — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:10:29 GMT

Bourbon and brown sugar with a smidge of orange juice.

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Irshgrl31201 — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:22:15 GMT

I don't really make ham that often and when it is at my house for a holiday it is either HoneyBaked ham (from the HB ham store) or my mom makes it.

She used 2 recipes for glaze over the years. One is Coca Cola with brown sugar and mustard. I think she used about a can of Coke with 1/2 cup of brown sugar, a squeeze of mustard and a little bit of ground cloves. Sounds crazy btu it really is delicious. The other one is either orange juice mixed with equal parts of pineapple juice and brown sugar (also with clove) or just orange juice by itself. That is really good too. I think I actually like the Coke one the best. We NEVER had Coke in our house growing up because my mom was just a complete health food freak and we rarely had recipes she made that had added sugars so I really loved this despite not being a big fan of ham.

The Coke really adds something to this ham that makes it taste so delicious. It is a great caramelizer and gives it a really great and distinct taste.

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TenderMercies — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:38:15 GMT

Champagne, vanilla bean and apple jelly.

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sabatini — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:46:10 GMT

Hi, @Irshgrl31201.

About using coke in your glaze....

Years ago, I worked w/ an 'old school' chef who ALWAYS used coca cola, not only as part of his ham's glaze, but also in raisin sauce.

I think it was a combination of coke, O.J., Dijon & brown sugar, but I forget the details.

When I'd raised an eyebrow the 1st time I saw him do it, he said 'what's in coke? citrus, vanilla, cinnamon - perfect for ham', & he was right!

I'll bet your mom's ham is delicious!

Re: What ham glaze do YOU use?

happycat — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:48:58 GMT

@BirdieGal, I'm curious. What is your recipe for glaze?

If I use a glave, I use the one that comes with the ham. One child likes glaze on ham, on does not

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Kitlynn — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:52:01 GMT

When I bake a ham I put pineapple rings on the outside of it and put a maraschino cherry in the middle of each ring. Then I mix the pineapple juice and the maraschino cherry juice together to use as a glaze. I put a few cloves in the ham in between the pineapple rings. I remove all of them before slicing.

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sabatini — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 00:58:16 GMT

Ooooops! I forgot to say, hey @BirdieGal! Please share your ham glaze recipe!

I'm dying to know what turned your dad off.

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BirdieGal — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:38:51 GMT

@happycat @sabatini

Its really easy and doesn’t taste at all like what it seems like it would.

1cup brown sugar, packed (either dark or light) I use dark

1/3 cup prepared horseradish, not sauce

1/4 cup lime juice

Mix all ingredients together in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil. Stir constantly while boiling. Do not walk away, it will spill over if not stirred.

Continue to cook until slightly thickened. It will also continue to thicken once cooled.

I usually double this recipe because everyone wants extra to drizzle or dip.

It really is good. Good over whole ham or grilled ham steaks.

I bet you can guess which ingredient Dad didn’t like!

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sabatini — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:46:19 GMT

Thanks so much, @BirdieGal! Your dad may not care for horseradish, but I do!

What a great idea to give some real zip to the glaze. Next time I make a ham, I'll use it.

TY again, & Happy upcoming Tday!

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happycat — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:48:29 GMT

Thank you @BirdieGal. I think that sounds good. Never heard of using horseradish, but I bet it would be delish, and if I make a ham for Thanksgiving, I may try that.

Is the horseradish what your dad didn't like? LOL.

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BirdieGal — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:50:18 GMT

THANK YOU! We love horseradish. The glaze has an ever so slight zing to it but not hot. It’s just something that makes you go OOOOH! It cooks to a dark caramel color, very nice.

You and yours have a wonderful day!

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sabatini — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:51:15 GMT

@BirdieGal. I also like the addition of lime to further cut down on the sweetness.

I have a feeling your family's glaze will be my go-to.

Thanks again, & BTW, I'm a bird person too.

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BirdieGal — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:51:18 GMT

@happycat

Yes! He had a bad experience with a baked potato once. 🤪

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BirdieGal — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:59:25 GMT

@sabatini

Yay!

My little Giacomo says HI! (Frannie is currently laying an egg)