Description
Indulge in the festive delight of glazed spiced ham with orange-clove studding. This show-stopping dish features a juicy, tender ham enveloped in a gleaming glaze that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. Aromatic cloves and zesty oranges infuse this holiday favorite with warmth, making it the centerpiece of any gathering. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 lbs bone-in ham
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 10 whole cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the bone-in ham in a roasting pan, fat side up. Score diamonds on top for better glaze absorption.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Push whole cloves into each diamond intersection on the ham.
- Brush half of the glaze over the ham, ensuring to fill the scored cuts.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour. Remove foil halfway through for caramelization.
- Baste every 20 minutes with remaining glaze until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Let rest briefly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg