The Perfect Finish to Your Christmas Ham!
There’s nothing quite like a beautifully glazed Christmas ham taking pride of place on the festive table!
At Budd’s Butchers, we believe a great Christmas ham deserves an equally great glaze. That’s why we’ve created our very own 4573 by Budd’s Ham Glaze, handcrafted in small batches at our Coolum Beach butcher shop.
Made using our signature recipe combining orange, maple and mustard, this delicious glaze delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savoury flavours, creating a beautifully golden, glossy finish.
And the best part? We’ve done the hard work for you!
Here’s how to turn your Budd’s Christmas ham into a spectacular festive centrepiece.
Ingredients
- 1 whole or half Budd’s Gooralie Free Range Wood Smoked Ham
- 1 jar of 4573 by Budd’s Ham Glaze – Orange, Maple & Mustard
- Whole cloves (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or orange slices for garnish (optional)
Method
1. Prepare Your Ham
Preheat your oven to 140°C.
Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the rind from your ham, leaving an even layer of fat.
Score the fat in a diamond pattern, approximately 2cm apart, taking care not to cut into the meat.
If you’re preparing a whole ham, leave the rind around the hock intact for a beautiful presentation.
2. Add the 4573 Ham Glaze
Now for the good part!
Generously brush 4573 by Budd’s Ham Glaze over the scored fat, making sure you get plenty of that delicious orange, maple and mustard flavour into every diamond.
There’s no need to mix ingredients or prepare a separate glaze — we’ve already taken care of that!
3. Into the Oven
Line a large roasting tray with baking paper and place a wire rack inside.
Position your ham on the rack and place it uncovered into the preheated oven.
Allow approximately 30 minutes per kilogram, basting generously with additional 4573 Ham Glaze every 15 minutes.
Keep an eye on the glaze as it caramelises. You’re looking for a beautifully golden, glossy finish.
4. Rest & Serve
Once your ham is beautifully glazed and heated through, remove it from the oven.
Allow to rest for 10–15 minutes before carving.
Garnish with fresh rosemary or orange slices for a festive finishing touch.
Slice, serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Perfect Glazed Christmas Ham
✔ Start with quality ham. Budd’s Gooralie Free Range Wood Smoked Hams are cured and smoked in-house for exceptional flavour.
✔ Don’t rush the glazing. Regular basting helps build those delicious layers of flavour and creates a beautiful caramelised finish.
✔ Keep an eye on the oven. The natural sugars in the glaze will caramelise as the ham heats, so watch for excessive browning.
✔ Save some glaze. It’s also delicious brushed over roast pork, chicken or other festive favourites.
✔ Don’t forget the leftovers! Glazed Christmas ham makes fantastic Boxing Day sandwiches, salads and breakfast rolls.
Made at Budd’s. Made for Christmas.
Our 4573 by Budd’s Ham Glaze is handcrafted in small batches using our own signature recipe.
Combining orange, maple and mustard, it’s the perfect accompaniment to our premium Gooralie Free Range Wood Smoked Christmas Hams.
Handcrafted in Coolum Beach | Gluten Free | 500ml Jar
Make Christmas delicious with Budd’s Butchers!
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