Glazed ham is a classic dish at many tables over the Christmas period, but that doesn’t mean you have to be limited to traditional flavours for the glaze! Here’s 5 ideas for unusual and delicious glazes that will make your ham stand out!

Maple mustard ham

1. Poaching liquid: Water
2. Aromatics: Black treacle + cloves + 1 bay leaf + black peppercorns + orange zest
3. Glaze: 100g brown sugar + 100g maple syrup + 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Sticky orange ham

1. Poaching liquid: Orange juice
2. Aromatics: Black treacle + 1 bay leaf + black peppercorns + orange wedges
3. Glaze: 100g brown sugar + 100g orange marmalade + 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Cola ham

1. Poaching liquid: Fizzy cola
2. Aromatics: Halved, peeled onion + 1 bay leaf + black peppercorns
3. Glaze: 100g brown sugar + 100g fizzy cola + 2 tsp English mustard powder

Teriyaki ham

1. Poaching liquid: Ginger ale
2. Aromatics: Halved, peeled onion + peeled ginger + black peppercorns
3. Glaze: 100g brown sugar + 80ml soy sauce + 3 crushed garlic cloves + 1/4 tsp ground ginger.