As Easter approaches, I have had more than one person ask me for the perfect ham glaze recipe. Ham glazes keep the meat moist and often add a sweet or spicy flavor. But not everyone uses a glaze.
Some cooks bake the ham sans glaze, relying on the accompanying foods for additional flavors.
The traditional Easter ham may be more regional than we realize, with recipes for ham glaze among the most elusive. The fact is, glazes are surprisingly simple, with less than a handful of ingredients. Maybe that is why few cooks bother to write down the recipes. A Midwestern honey glaze is always popular. In the South, the Coca-Cola glaze has many fans.