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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.

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Ingredients

25 servings
  • 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

  1. 1Remove the ham from packaging and trim away the rind, leaving the fat layer intact. Using a sharp knife, score a ¼-inch-deep diamond pattern across the entire surface. Let the ham sit at room temperature for 1–2 hours before cooking.
  2. 2Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until it turns golden brown and becomes fragrant. Add the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
  3. 3Reduce heat to low, add the fresh garlic, and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and the glaze just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm (the consistency should resemble room-temperature honey); set aside.
  4. 4Place the ham in a large skillet or shallow baking dish with ½ inch of water in the base. Cook covered over medium-low heat for 30 minutes until the ham begins to warm through.
  5. 5Uncover the ham and brush the surface evenly with one-third of the glaze, working it into the scored cuts. Continue cooking uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes until the glaze begins to caramelize.
  6. 6Brush the ham with another third of the glaze mixed with pan juices, then continue cooking over medium heat for 15 minutes more. Brush with the remaining glaze and cook for 5–10 minutes additional until a dark golden-brown crust forms on the surface.
  7. 7Transfer the ham to a cutting board and let rest for 10–20 minutes. Slice into portions and divide evenly into 25 airtight containers while still warm, spooning pan juices over each portion.

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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Common questions

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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