

They pretty much sell hoisin everywhere now, from Target to your basic grocery store.
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It’s super flavorful: sweet and savory, tangy, and full of umami. Hoisin sauce is a thick, sweet brown Chinese sauce that’s used in marinades and as a dipping sauce. We’re going with a combination of brown sugar and honey so the brown sugar can add dark caramel notes while the honey adds light golden notes. The glaze is so addictive and full of umami you’re going to want to save the extra (there will be extra) to serve alongside the ham! Brown sugar and honey You’ll need: brown sugar, honey, hosin sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five spice, white pepper, garlic, ginger, and a spiral cut bone in ham.

If you love the sweet and smoky flavors of Chinese char siu, you’re going to love this char siu inspired ham. Caramelize: For the last little bit, brush on extra glaze and turn the heat up to caramelize.Bake the ham: Place the ham cut side down and bake in a low oven, glazing every 20 minutes, until the ham is warmed through.The water will steam the ham, making it nice and juicy. Prep your pan: add 1 cup of water and a rack to a roasting pan.Make a glaze: combine all the glaze ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.Let the ham temper: Take your ham out of the fridge and let it come to room temp for 2-3 hours, which will help your ham heat through evenly without drying it out.Get a bone-in spiral cut ham, more on that below. Buy a ham: Hams come fully cooked at the store making this the simplest meat dish you’ll ever prepare.you’ll love the sweet and smoky flavors of char siu glazed ham.Forget about turkey or roast beef, ham comes fully cooked so all you have to do is warm it through then glaze it with deliciousness ham is THE EASIEST large format meat you’ll ever prepare.Honey baked char siu ham is a perfect balance of sweetness and umami thanks to a combination of brown sugar and honey, a splash of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and a hint of five spice. Why this honey baked ham?Ĭlassic honey baked hams are delicious but if you’re going to take the time glaze your own ham, then it’s your chance to shine and get creative! Originally I was going to make a brown sugar bourbon apricot glaze but Mike made a comment about how he thought I was going to char siu the ham and this is the beauty we came up with! Honey baked ham also happens to be the name of a super popular ham purveyor that sells honey baked hams, but you can easily make your own at home without shelling out the big bucks. It’s the perfect easy show-stopping centerpiece for any dinner celebration. A juicy, fully cooked ham is glazed with honey and spices and baked through until warm and cozy and lacquered with sweet honey goodness.

Simply put, honey baked ham is a ham baked with a honey glaze. Thanksgiving this year is looking a little different so maybe you’re not making a whole turkey, but who’s to say you can’t make yourself a ham?! Ham comes in all shapes and sizes making it perfect for a little pandemic honey baked ham holiday cheer. Ham is everything right in the world, at least at the dinner table. Trust me when I say a perfectly glazed ham is just the right amount of salty balanced with sweet, with full hammy flavor. If you’ve never glazed your own ham before or if you’ve only ever eaten dry ham, you’re probably wondering why I think ham is so delicious. This year, instead of buying an expensive ready-made one, make your own mind-blowing char siu inspired honey baked ham instead. A glistening glossy ham is a thing of true beauty. Ham is a fast favorite during the holidays and it’s obvious why: it’s super simple to make, juicy and delicious, and possibly the most impressive main dish.
