Riesling Peach Glazed Ham

Riesling Peach Glazed Ham has a perfectly sweet, crunchy outside, and a tender, savory inside. You’ll be the star of the party when you unveil this amazing baked ham at the dinner table. Everyone will be begging for more!

 

I always forget about ham for Sunday dinner. Chicken, beef, all the usual stuff, but I always forget about ham. The Real Housemoms recently posted a photo of their Riesling and Peach Ham that had me drooling.

The photo alone had me tasting a sweet, but slightly crunchy sugar crust on buttery ham. So I made the recipe for a recent dinner party and my guests were WOWED!

My ham is was twice the size from the original recipe, merely because it was the only size my grocer had, so I doubled the glaze and made a few minor adjustments. I mean, look at this beautiful bark! Don’t you just want to reach out and grab a bite from the screen? 

Riesling Peach Glazed Ham would make the perfect Easter dinner, but is also ideal for any Sunday supper. Perfect for feeding a crowd and makes a killer ham and cheese sandwich for leftovers.

Why This Riesling Peach Glazed Ham Recipe is the Best

There are many ham recipes out there, but here are a few reasons why this is one of our favorites.

• Sweet and savory flavors – With both whole grain mustard and peach preserves, you get a delicate balance of both savory and sweet.
• Different from the traditional – We all know and love the iconic honey baked ham, but sometimes it’s nice to switch it up. And this riesling peach glazed ham does just that.
• Great for special occasions – This gorgeous ham is sure to be a show stopper at any holiday or gathering- especially Christmas and Easter.

Ingredients

You can easily find the ingredients to make this riesling peach glazed ham at any of your local grocery stores.

• Bone-in ham pre-cut ham – The bone-in aspect adds depth of flavor and moisture, while the spiral slicing allows for even cooking and easier serving.
• Riesling wine – If you don’t have riesling, you can use any other sweet white wine you have on hand. You only need a cup and a half, so you can drink the rest!
• Fresh thyme – Fresh herbs bring such a delicious flavor to cooked meats like this ham. You can use dried, but make sure it still has flavor. The ratio is 1 tablespoon of fresh to 1 teaspoon of dried.
• Shallot – Minced shallot brings a slight flavor of onion goodness to this delicious spiral ham recipe.
• Peach preserves – You can find a jar at your local grocery store. Or if you’re lucky enough to have a homemade version, even better!
• Light brown sugar – Provides a sweet and molasses-like flavor that caramelizes beautifully on the surface of the ham, enhancing its overall richness.
• Stone ground mustard – Adds a tangy and slightly spicy kick that balances out the sweetness of the maple syrup and brown sugar, creating a flavorful contrast. I also like the little mustard seeds for appearance and texture.
• Fine sea salt – Different salts measure differently. Because ham is already quite salty, make sure you’re using sea salt!

How to Make Riesling Peach Glazed Ham

Making ham is actually easier than you may think!

1. Prepare oven and pan. Preheat oven and prepare a roasting pan with elevated rack, lightly coating it with cooking spray.
2. Simmer wine, thyme and shallot. In a medium saucepan, bring riesling, thyme and shallot to a simmer until the mixture starts to reduce.
3. Add preserves, brown sugar, mustard and salt. Remove thyme stalks and stir in peach preserves, brown sugar, stone ground mustard and salt, continue to heat for an additional few minutes. Sauce should be liquid, but lumpy and sticky.
4. Brush glaze onto ham. Brush half of peach glaze over ham, making sure to get into all of the nooks.
5. Bake. Place ham in oven and bake, basting with remaining peach glaze every half hour.
6. Cover loosely with foil. When top starts to brown and crust, loosely place a piece of aluminum foil over top.
7. Remove from oven and rest. Check internal temperature with meat thermometer, remove and allow to rest before completing the carving and serving.

What to Serve with Riesling Peach Glazed Ham

This ham is perfect for holiday dinners like Christmas and Easter. But if you’re a ham lover, you can also make it all year round.

We like to serve our ham with side dishes like mashed potatoes, vegetables like green beans or corn, and some sort of bread. Our easy roll recipe or garlic bread work perfectly.

Variations

There are plenty of ways you can make this spiral cut riesling peach glazed ham your own. Here are some ideas.

• Mustard – You can swap out the mustard for a different type. Dijon mustard is another great option.
• Herbs – Swap out the thyme for something different. Rosemary or sage would taste great too.
• Preserves – If you’re not a fan of peach, you can swap out the preserves for another fruit like orange or a type of berry.

Fun Facts About Ham

Because I am a total food nerd, here are a few fun facts about ham. Perfect for dinner table discussion or that one hammy question on Jeopardy. 

• There are 13,000+ people in the United States that have the last name “Ham”.
• National Ham Day is April 15th, also tax day!
• Country ham is characterized by being hand rubbed with salt, sugar and nitrate and packed in the curing ingredients. It is generally smoked and much drier and saltier than other styles of ham.
• Chicago artist Dwight Kalb made a statue of Madonna from 180 pounds of ham.
• Forms of ham are present in nearly every cultural food around the world since pigs are easy to raise, require little grazing area and produce a lot of meat. The names of ham, however, differ from culture to culture.

Storage and Freezing

How to Store Leftover Riesling Peach Glazed Ham

Store any leftover ham in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will stay for up to three to four days.

Can I Freeze Leftover Ham?

Freeze your ham slices for up to three months. Simply wrap them tightly individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. Or, place them in a resealable freezer bag separated by parchment paper. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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