Orange & Clove Glazed Ham
Orange & Clove Glazed Ham offers a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors that transforms any gathering into a festive celebration. This show-stopping dish features juicy ham glazed to perfection with a caramelized coating, filling your home with an irresistible aroma. Whether for special occasions like Thanksgiving or Christmas, or just a cozy dinner at home, this recipe guarantees a memorable feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours (for an average-sized ham)
- Total Time: 39 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (about 4 oranges)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- 2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, ground cloves, and cinnamon. Stir until bubbly and syrupy.
- 3. Score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and place it in the roasting pan.
- 4. Brush half the glaze generously over the ham.
- 5. Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour per 10 pounds until heated through. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes and brush with more glaze.
- 6. Let the ham rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding spices such as nutmeg or ginger. For added flavor, place cloves and cinnamon sticks in the baking dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.