Ina Garten Ham Glaze: Recipe, Technique, and Reliable Variations

Ina Garten’s ham glaze is a signature finish for holiday and weeknight roasts, balancing sweet and savory with minimal fuss. Her approach relies on a simple base—brown sugar, honey, Dijon, and spices—baked until the ham caramelizes without drying. This guide explains how to execute the classic method reliably, when to glaze, how to judge set without burning, and practical tweaks for honey, maple, or citrus. Use this as the enduring playbook for a glossy, sliceable glaze that works on city ham, country ham, and spiral-sliced styles.