Honey-Glazed Holiday Ham

Honey-Glazed Holiday Ham is a festive centerpiece dish featuring a cured, smoked ham coated in a sweet glaze of honey, brown sugar, and warm spices like cloves or cinnamon. It is a traditional holiday staple in the United States, particularly popular during Christmas and Easter celebrations.

🍳 View the full Honey-Glazed Holiday Ham recipe →

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the sweet glaze. A typical serving provides a significant amount of B vitamins, zinc, and selenium, and generally ranges from 300 to 450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	240 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	11 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	25 µg
Zinc	3 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Iron	1 mg

Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The practice of glazing ham with honey and spices has roots in 17th-century European preservation techniques, where sugar helped counteract the saltiness of cured meats. Nutritionally, the honey glaze not only adds flavor but can also create a caramelized crust that helps lock in moisture during cooking.