Maple Glazed Ham

Maple Glazed Ham is a simple and delicious recipe perfect for holiday dinners and special occasions. A flavorful combination of pure maple syrup, garlic, black pepper and herbs for the best ever holiday ham!

Maple Glazed Ham

If you are hosting a holiday meal for your family this year, add this Maple Glazed Ham to the menu! It’s so simple to make on the grill or in the oven and it’s sure to be the biggest hit at your holiday dinner. 

Serve your holiday ham with Twice Baked Potato Casserole or  Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Easy Green Bean Casserole and these light and fluffy Angel Rolls for an epic holiday dinner. 

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Pure maple syrup and pork go together like biscuits and gravy, it’s just one of the best flavor combinations ever. Your family is going to love this sweet glazed ham with a kick of black pepper!

How to Make Maple Glaze:

1. Add maple syrup to a saucepan. 
2. Whisk in granulated garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, kosher salt and chopped rosemary. 
3. Place over medium high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-5 minutes, whisking often. Remove from heat and cool slightly before glazing ham. 

Glaze can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve. 

Is a Spiral Sliced Ham Fully Cooked?

A spiral sliced ham is going to be fully cooked when you purchase it, so you will just be reheating with the glaze to create a delicious holiday ham.

How to Cook a Maple Glazed Ham:

• Set your ham out on the counter to rest for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking. 
• Unwrap and drain ham. Place on a clean baking sheet.
• Brush maple glaze all over ham and in between slices. 

Grilling Method:

• Prepare grill to 250 – 300° fire.
• Place ham over indirect fire on the grill. 
• Close the lid and cook about 10- 15 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches about 140°.  Baste with maple glaze once more about half way through cooking if desired. 

We used pecan wood for smoke flavor, hickory is another great option. The pecan smoke gave this ham a fantastic flavor. I highly recommend the pecan smoking wood if you can get your hands on some. 

This maple glaze is so delicious. We have used it for Maple Glazed Ribs and Pork Chops. 

How Much Ham to Buy for a Holiday Dinner:

With a bone-in, spiral cut ham you can figure about 3/4 pound per person. A 7-10 pound spiral sliced ham will feed about 8-10 people. 

If you are looking for a flavorful glaze to keep your holiday ham juicy and delicious, give this easy maple glaze a try. You can even make the glaze a day or two in advance to make your holiday dinner even easier. 

Our family also loves this Coca-Cola Ham for holiday gatherings and special occasions. If you find yourself with leftover ham, I have a list of the Best Leftover Ham Recipes to try that go beyond an ordinary ham sandwich!

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