Gochujang Maple Glazed Christmas Ham
A festive gochujang maple glazed ham recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral ham (8 to 9 pounds)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the ham: Heat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham cut-side down in a foil-lined roasting pan, add 1/2 cup water, cover tightly, and bake for 60 minutes.
- Make the glaze: Whisk maple syrup, gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, Dijon, garlic, sesame oil, and water until smooth.
- Glaze: Uncover the ham, brush glaze between the slices and over the surface, and return it to the oven.
- Caramelize: Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, brushing twice more, until glossy and the center reaches 140°F (60°C).
- Rest and serve: Rest for 20 minutes, spoon over pan glaze, and finish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.