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Sliced turkey ham with a thick, caramelized Creole pecan glaze, showing the crunchy texture and moist pink meat on a white and blue plate.

Creole Pecan Glazed Ham

A sweet, spicy, and nutty Creole-inspired glaze transforms turkey ham into a stunning holiday-worthy centerpiece—flavorful, glossy, and irresistibly tender.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 kg turkey ham pork-free alternative
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Creole mustard
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Small saucepan
  • Basting Brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Place turkey ham in the baking dish and score the surface in a crisscross pattern.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, Creole mustard, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove glaze from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
  6. Brush half of the pecan glaze over the turkey ham, working it into the scored lines.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, then brush with more glaze. Continue baking 20–25 minutes, basting once more if desired.
  8. Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve warm with the remaining glaze spooned over the top.

Notes

Add extra cayenne for more heat, or swap pecans for walnuts for a different nutty profile.