Honey-Baked Ham - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- One 4- to 6-pound bone-in ham, fully cooked
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the ham on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan, fat-side up. Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan set over medium heat, mix the honey, sugar, cornstarch, cayenne and red pepper flakes together. Stir until a thick glaze forms. Rub half of the glaze on the ham and bake for another 30 minutes.
- Add the remaining glaze and cook until a thermometer inserted in the ham reads 140 degrees F, 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and rest the ham for at least 15 minutes before serving.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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