3 Ingredient Ham Glaze is as simple as it sounds and truly adds just the right amount of sweetness to your next Easter ham. All you need is brown sugar, butter, and a little dijon mustard to whip together this homemade glaze.
The Best Ham Glaze
No matter what kinds of ham we’re making, this easy ham glaze is perfect to quickly add flavor and juiciness. It’s basically an effortless task that you’ll thank yourself for after your first bite. And one of our favorite things about this recipe is that it makes excellent ham leftovers. We use the leftover ham for sandwiches, ham and egg bites, and split pea soup! No matter how you enjoy your ham, this simple recipe will bring it to the next level.
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If you love ham as much as we do, you definitely need to try this glaze on our Grilled Ham Steak!
What You Will Need
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- brown sugar – The main ingredient in this simple glaze to help balance out the saltiness of the ham. Dark brown sugar or light will both work.
- butter – Helps to spread the amazing flavor all over your ham.
- dijon mustard – Adds a subtle tangy flavor and a spicy kick to the overall flavor profile.
How To Make 3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Ham Glaze
Step 1: Combine ingredients a small bowl until it creates a smooth consistency.
Step 2: Now follow your favorite ham recipe for when to brush it onto the main dish to make the best holiday meal. We use a simple basting brush to do this, or you could use a pastry brush. Regardless, be sure that it gets on top of the ham and on the outside of the ham, covering every nook and cranny. In our spiral ham recipe, we use half of this delicious glaze prior to cooking, and then the remaining glaze to add some finishing touches.
Stove Top Option
Option to make this in a small saucepan on the stove top if you prefer – once the butter melts keep the heat on low so the sugar doesn’t burn.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Just place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and warm slightly on the stovetop until the butter melts.
This all depends on how big your ham is, but better safe than sorry. Then you can always store the leftovers in an airtight container if you have extras.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Combine: In a small bowl, add ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons butter (melted), and 1 teaspoon dijon mustard.
- Adjust: Taste any flavor, as desired.
- Cook Ham: Option to make an oven baked ham or a pork spiral ham. Brush the glaze over the ham when you have approx. 20 minutes of cook time left. Finish cooking, uncovered, so glaze becomes tacky. Feel free to use a kitchen torch to crisp up the outside before serving if preferred or finish under the broiler for a few minutes.
Notes
- Saucepan: you can also just make this in a saucepan, if preferred. Just warm slightly on the stovetop until the butter melts.
- Yield: makes approx. 1/3 cup which is enough for a 6-8 pound ham.
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