Just in time for Easter, today is National Glazed Spiral Ham Day! Glazed spiral ham is a hearty, savory dish that often makes an appearance at holiday feasts. What goes into making a fabulous glazed ham? Well, a traditional glazed ham is baked with a glaze consisting of sugar, honey, or orange juice, and flavorful spices are often added like cloves, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. The leftovers will make amazing sandwiches, too!f
Americans have been making glazed ham for many years. Recipes for the dish first appeared in local newspapers during the 1940s. Then in 1952, a man named Harry Hoenselaar, a Detroit, Michigan entrepreneur, invented a piece of equipment that could efficiently cut glazed ham into uniform slices. He patented his innovative machine that carved the bone-in ham into a single, continuous spiral. He also perfected an extraordinary process for curing, slow cooking, and glazing hams. In 1957, Honeselaar opened the first HoneyBaked Ham store. Today, the company has over 400 stores nationwide and sells millions of glazed spiral hams during the holiday season.
The Honeybaked website boasts, “Just as we take pride in making the best spiral ham anywhere, we take great pride in getting all that wonderful deliciousness right to your door. Order online or by phone at 1-866-492-HAMS and we’ll do all the work preparing and carefully packaging your spiral ham for delivery. The HoneyBaked Ham Company’s guarantee of satisfaction means that you’ll be pleased with any of our products or we will replace them or refund your money. No questions asked.”
You can also shop their mail order catalog and get recipes by going to their website. “Of course, regardless of how you order, our famous fully prepared HoneyBaked ham or turkey breast will arrive at your doorstep perfect every time. We guarantee it.”
You can also share your love of the ham by posting a photo of your meal with #GlazedSpiralHamDay on social media.
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