White Wine Ham Glaze
White Wine Ham Glaze combines Sauvignon Blanc, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, tamari, and warm spices. It creates a glossy, caramelised finish for roasted ham.
Equipment
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Saucepan, Small
- Whisk
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Dry White Wine
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Dark Brown Sugar firmly packed
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Tamari gluten-free
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 2 teaspoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Pour the white wine into a small saucepan.
- Add the Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, tamari, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Set the saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for 15 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat when the glaze has slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the olive oil and black pepper.
- Reserve a clean portion of the glaze for serving.
- Brush the remaining glaze over the cooked ham during the final 20 minutes of roasting.
- Apply another layer of glaze every 5 minutes.
- Remove the ham from the oven when the surface is glossy and caramelised.
- Serve with the reserved wine sauce.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Use the glaze during the final 20 minutes of roasting a fully cooked ham. Serve the ham with roasted potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots, Brussels sprouts, or a fresh salad. Offer the reserved sauce separately at the table.Recipe Notes
Simmer the glaze gently and stir frequently because the brown sugar can scorch. The mixture thickens further as it cools. Reserve the serving portion before the basting brush touches the ham to prevent cross-contamination.Variations
Replace the white wine with apple juice for an alcohol-free glaze. Add orange zest, maple syrup, honey, ginger, or smoked paprika for a different flavour. Whole-grain mustard can replace part of the Dijon mustard for extra texture.Dietary Advice
Use certified gluten-free tamari and Dijon mustard when necessary. The glaze is dairy-free, egg-free, lactose-free, nut-free, and wheat-free. It contains soy and alcohol and is therefore unsuitable for soy-free or alcohol-free diets.Wine Advice
Use a fruity, dry Sauvignon Blanc in the glaze and serve the same wine with the meal. A light Pinot Noir also complements the sweet, savoury, and gently spiced ham.Nutrition values
Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 80 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Sodium: 490 mg | Sugar: 9 g