
Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham
This Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham delivers 52g protein and 331 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein, lowest-effort preps in the library. Batch-makes 25 servings on the stovetop, covering your entire week with a single cook session. Built for meal prep consistency when volume cooking saves time.
Ingredients
- •Ham Or Canadian Bacon(4536g)
- •1/2 cup water
- •Unsalted Butter(120g)
- •Brown sugar(240g)
- •Honey(120g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(30g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Cinnamon, Ground(1g)
- •Cloves, Ground(1g)
- •Garlic(240g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and arrange a rack in the lower third. Remove any plastic packaging or netting from the ham. Trim away the rind and discard. Set the ham aside to rest at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- 2Line a baking tray or dish with several sheets of aluminium foil or parchment paper if you prefer (it will make cleanup a lot easier).
- 3Remove the rind or skin of the ham (refer to steps in post), ensuring you leave the fat on. Using a sharp knife score a 1 inch wide diamond pattern (don’t cut more than ¼ inch deep) over the entire ham. Place the ham in the baking tray. Pour water into the base of the pan and cover the ham with two pieces of foil or parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes.
- 4Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat until golden browned. Add in the brown sugar, honey, mustard, cinnamon and cloves, stirring to mix together well until the brown sugar has completely dissolved, (about 2 minutes).
- 5Reduce heat to low and add in the garlic. Allow it to become fragrant, cooking for a further minute or two until the glaze just begins to simmer, then set it aside and let cool to lukewarm (the glaze should be the consistency of room-temperature honey).
- 6After 30 minutes baking time, carefully remove the ham from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Discard the foil or parchment paper and pour ⅓ of the glaze all over the ham, brushing in between the cuts to evenly cover. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
- 7Remove from the oven, brush with another third of the glaze and some of the pan juices, and repeat again after 15 minutes more minutes of baking until a dark golden brown crust has formed, (about 30 minutes total). For added depth of flavour, mix some of the ham pan juices together with the glaze in the pot which will help keep it runny enough for brushing. If your crust is still pink after there suggested baking time, turn on your broiler (or oven grill), and allow it to broil for 2-5 minutes, while keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn from the sugar.
- 8Let the ham rest 10-20 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition — Per Serving
331
calories
52g
protein
9g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 1821 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
25 servings per batch · ~212g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham have per serving?
Each serving delivers 52g of protein with only 331 calories, making it one of the most protein-dense options available. The macro breakdown is 9g fat and 20g carbs, optimizing the protein-to-calorie ratio.
How long does Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham take to prep?
It's a quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-prepares 25 servings in a single session. This high-yield recipe is extremely efficient for meal prep, giving you multiple weeks of portions from one cooking day.
Is Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Ham good for muscle gain?
At 52g protein and 331 calories per serving, this recipe is highly efficient for muscle gain when you're tracking macros and need to hit high daily protein targets without excess calories. The 25-serving batch size makes it practical for consistent protein intake across your entire week.
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