Ham Glaze

How to Glaze Your Kurobuta Ham 

Snake River Farms Kurobuta hams are savory and delicious simply heated and served. If your taste buds are craving a little something extra, it’s easy to add a special touch of flavor with a glaze. A ham glaze can be as basic or fancy as you desire. Adding a glaze doesn’t have to be time-consuming with this fast-and-easy glaze. A great glaze combines elements of sweet, acid, and spice. 

A Simple Ham Glaze 

You probably have the basic glaze ingredients in your kitchen.  

• 1 cup brown sugar
  
• 1⁄3 cup orange juice
  
• 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard

To add a little extra you can add these optional ingredients: 

• 1 teaspoon orange zest
  
• 1⁄8 teaspoon spice, such as cinnamon, cloves, or baking spice mix
  
  
  

Here are the steps to glazing your ham: 

1. Heat the oven to 325°F.
   
2. Heat all glaze ingredients in a saucepan over medium until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens (about 15 minutes).
   
3. To glaze, start with a fully thawed ham. It’s fine to leave the ham as-is, but for a more attractive ham, you can score the ham. Or in other words, cut lines in it. This traps the glaze and creates a classic appearance.
   
4. To score, make cuts in the ham about ¼” deep in lines about 1” apart. Score in one direction, then cut diagonally across the cuts to form diamond shapes. 
   
5. Set the ham, fat side up, in a roasting pan. If you’re using a half ham, place the flat side down. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 130°F. 
   
6. Remove from the oven. Brush the glaze over all sides. Return to the oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 140°F. 
   
7. Remove ham from the oven, and let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Slice and serve.