Keto Ham with Glaze

This Keto Ham with Glaze provides a rich, sweet, and deeply comforting main dish solution for your low-carb lifestyle. This simple roasted spiral ham will instantly satisfy your cravings for bakery and holiday-style glazed meats without breaking your ketosis.

First, you will love how the juicy, tender pork slices pair with a sticky zero-sugar maple glaze spiked with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and cloves.

Because you use sugar-free maple syrup and a real butter base instead of brown sugar or honey, you keep the carbohydrate count exceptionally low.

Consequently, you achieve a restaurant-quality, family-friendly centerpiece that delivers a true comfort food experience straight from your oven.

Ingredients & What You’ll Need

• Bone-in spiral cut ham: Select an uncured ham for the lowest sugar content (pre-cooked cured ham works too).
• Zero Sugar Maple Syrup: Forms the sticky, sweet base for the glaze without spiking blood sugar.
• Unsalted butter & Dijon mustard: Combine to create a rich, tangy emulsion that clings to the meat slices.
• Apple cider vinegar: Cuts through the rich fats and sweet syrup with a bright, acidity boost.
• Garlic powder, cinnamon, & ground cloves: Provide warm, aromatic holiday spice notes that caramelize under heat.

How to Make Keto Ham with Glaze

This method focuses on roasting the ham in a covered foil pan first, simmering a rich butter-maple glaze on the stovetop, and finishing at high heat for caramelized, golden edges.

1. Bake the Ham

First, preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a large roasting pan with foil. Place the 10 lb (4.5 kg) bone-in spiral cut ham into the pan and pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom to keep the meat moist. Place in the oven and bake according to your ham type:

• For uncured ham: Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours (15–20 minutes per pound) until the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (71°C).
• For cured ham: Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours (10–12 minutes per pound) until warmed through to at least 140°F (60°C).

2. Simmer the Keto Glaze

While the ham roasts, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the sugar-free maple syrup, unsalted butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir as the butter melts, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened and smooth. Remove from heat.

3. Glaze and Caramelize

Remove the cooked ham from the oven and carefully increase the oven temperature to 400°F (204°C). Pour the warm maple glaze evenly over the top and between the spiral slices of the ham. Return the pan to the oven, uncovered, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the glaze bubbles and the edges turn crisp and golden brown. Slice and serve warm with extra pan juices.

Tips and Notes

• Check the Label for Hidden Sugars: When buying ham, opt for uncured or “no sugar added” varieties. Traditional cured hams often contain added cane sugar or glaze packets that drive up carbs.
• Basting for Maximum Flavor: Spoon the warm glaze from the bottom of the roasting pan back over the ham halfway through the high-heat glaze cycle to build a thicker, stickier coating.
• Storage Advice: Keep leftover glazed ham slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. You can also freeze sliced ham in a zip-top bag for up to 2 to 3 months.
• Reheating Instructions: Reheat individual slices in a baking dish covered with foil at 350°F (176°C) for 10 minutes to prevent the meat from drying out (or microwave briefly). Save the ham bone to make low-carb soup!

Yield: 20 servings

Keto Ham with Glaze

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This Keto Ham with Glaze recipe turns a classic spiral-cut ham into a festive, low-carb feast. 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Bake Time 2 hours

High-Heat Finish 20 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 10 lb bone-in spiral cut ham (uncured preferred)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup Zero Sugar Maple Syrup
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Prep & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a roasting pan with foil, place ham inside, and add 1/2 cup water. Bake 1.5 to 2 hours for cured (140°F) or 2.5 to 3 hours for uncured (160°F).
2. Make Glaze: Combine maple syrup, butter, Dijon, vinegar, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan; simmer 2 to 3 minutes until blended.
3. Glaze: Remove ham from oven; increase temperature to 400°F (204°C). Pour sauce over ham.
4. Caramelize: Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are golden brown and sticky. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

per serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 245Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCarbohydrates: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0.5gProtein: 28g