Easter Turkey Ham Glaze (Printable)
Tender turkey ham roasted with a honey-mustard glaze and aromatic spices for festive meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Ham
01 - 1 (4–5 lb) boneless turkey ham, fully cooked
→ Glaze
02 - 1/2 cup honey
03 - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
04 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
05 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
07 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cloves
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Orange slices
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 325°F.
02 - Place the turkey ham on a rack in a roasting pan. Score the surface in a diamond pattern for better glaze absorption.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine honey, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard, black pepper, and cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
04 - Brush half of the glaze evenly over the turkey ham. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
05 - Roast for 1 hour, basting with pan juices once or twice.
06 - Remove foil, brush with remaining glaze, and roast uncovered for 20–30 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 140°F.
07 - Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley and orange slices if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The glaze strikes that perfect balance between sweet honey and tangy mustard that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
- It feeds a crowd but looks elegant on the table, making you look like you spent hours when it really just requires some patient roasting time.
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- That internal temperature of 140°F is your finish line, not a suggestion, so invest in a good meat thermometer.
- The glaze can burn quickly in those final uncovered minutes, so set a timer and check every 5 minutes.
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- Let your glaze cool slightly before brushing so it clings better to the meat.
- If the glaze gets too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of warm water.