Easy Chipotle Glazed Ham Recipe Highlights
This Chipotle Glazed Ham is my husband’s favorite! It has the perfect amount of heat and sweetness. Ham lover’s heaven! Sometimes kitchen shortcuts are necessary, special during the holidays when you have to make a million things. So, instead of cooking the whole pork leg, I like to prepare pork ham, which is great because it’s super easy to make and can feed a crowd. This Chipotle Glazed Ham is insanely delicious. Its crunchy, sweet and spicy crust and juicy interior will leave your guests impressed and happy! P.S. the leftovers are amazing!!
You will need:
A spiral-sliced, fully cooked ham: The weight of the ham will depend on the number of people you will serve. A 5 lb ham would serve 10-12 people. Fresh chopped pineapple and cranberries: These are optional, but I like to add them because it makes the ham look over the top.
For the Chipotle Glaze:
Chipotle peppers in adobo: You can find these in the international aisle of most grocery stores. Check out my Ultimate Guide to Cooking With Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce. Pineapple juice: I use no-sugar-added. Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar will work well for this recipe. Maple syrup: You can substitute it for honey. Tomato with chicken granulated bouillon: You can find these in the international aisle of most grocery stores.
Step 3 – Glaze
Add the chopped pineapple and cranberries to the baking sheet, if using, and brush the glaze on the ham. Return the ham to the oven and bake uncovered until nice, glossy, and caramelized about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 -10 minutes before carving. Serve warm with the remaining glaze.
Make sure to cover the ham well with the glaze, including between the cuts. Increase the heat during the last 10 minutes of cooking if you’d like to crisp the outer edges. Allow rest 10 minutes before carving to keep it moist and juicy. If you want, you can double the glaze quantities to have some extra to serve along with the ham.
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This shop was compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This recipe was originally published on December 2016. The recipe remains the same, but more notes, tips, photos, and information have been added to the post in October 2022 to make it as helpful as possible!
