Honey Baked Ham
This Honey Baked Ham delivers 51g protein and 305 calories per serving — an exceptionally lean protein source at a low calorie cost. Batch-preps 25 servings in minimal time, providing unmatched meal prep efficiency per cooking session. Essential for anyone in a cut who needs high protein with minimal calorie expenditure.
Ingredients
- •Ham Or Canadian Bacon(4536g)
- •Pineapple Juice, Canned Or Fresh(80g)
- •Honey(240g)
- •Brown sugar(60g)
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •1/4 cup whole cloves
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 1/4 inch deep) over the entire ham. Insert cloves into the centre of each diamond.
- 4Place the ham in the baking tray; pour the pineapple juice into the base of the pan and cover the ham with two pieces of foil or parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.
- 5Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat until golden browned. Add in the honey and brown sugar, stirring to combine until the brown sugar has completely dissolved, (about 2 minutes).
- 6Reduce heat to low and let simmer to thicken slightly, then set aside and let cool to lukewarm (the glaze should be the consistency of room-temperature honey).
- 7After 15 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 1/3 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.
- 8Remove 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.
- 9If your crust is still pink after the 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.
- 10Let the ham rest 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition — Per Serving
305
calories
51g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 1803 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
25 servings per batch · ~199g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Baked Ham have per serving?
Each serving contains 51g of protein with only 305 calories, delivering one of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios available. Fat is minimal at 7g with 14g carbs per serving.
How long does Honey Baked Ham take to prep?
Quick prep yields 25 servings from a single stovetop preparation, making this the most efficient batch-cooking option for multiple week servings. One cooking session eliminates meal prep work for days.
Is Honey Baked Ham good for fat loss?
At 305 calories and 51g protein per serving, this ham is optimized for fat loss phases where protein preservation matters on a calorie deficit. The 7g fat and minimal carbs keep satiety high while maximizing the protein-per-calorie ratio.
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