Glazed ham roast

Glazed ham roast is a classic centerpiece dish featuring a cured pork leg, typically baked and coated with a sweet, sticky glaze made from ingredients like brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or fruit preserves. It's a staple of holiday feasts and celebratory meals, particularly in Western cuisines, with roots in European and American culinary traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates unless the glaze is very heavy. A standard serving provides significant B vitamins, zinc, and selenium, but is also high in sodium due to the curing process, with a rough calorie ballpark of 300-400 calories per 3-ounce serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	190 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	980 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Iron	0.8 mg

Per 3 oz (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the glazed ham roast is a symbol of abundance and celebration, often associated with holidays like Christmas and Easter. Nutritionally, the curing process (often with nitrates/nitrites) is a historic preservation method that also gives the ham its characteristic pink color and flavor.