Honey glazed ham

Honey-glazed ham is a delicious and versatile ingredient commonly used in cooking recipes to add a sweet and salty flavor to various dishes. It consists of a ham, typically cooked or smoked, that is coated with a layer of honey or a honey-based sweet glaze, often combined with spices and other ingredients such as mustard, cloves, or brown sugar, and then baked until the surface is caramelized and shiny.

This ingredient originates from European and American culinary traditions, where glazed ham is especially popular during celebrations and holidays, such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. The use of honey in the glaze provides a perfect contrast to the salty and slightly fatty texture of the ham, creating a highly appreciated balance of flavors.

From a nutritional standpoint, honey-glazed ham provides high-quality protein, although it may also contain high levels of sodium and sugars due to the glaze, so its consumption should be moderate. Honey adds natural antioxidants and can contribute a soft and juicy texture to the ham.

In different Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, honey-glazed ham may be found under names such as "caramelized ham", "ham with sweet glaze", or simply "ham with honey". However, the term honey-glazed ham is widely recognized and used in recipes and menus.