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Perfect Orange Glazed Ham

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A juicy, tender bone-in spiral-cut ham glazed with a sweet and tangy orange syrup, perfect for holiday dinners and special gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in spiral-cut ham (8 to 10 pounds), preferably smoked
  • 3 medium fresh oranges (for juice and zest)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • About 20 whole cloves (for studding the ham)
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Remove the ham from packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Score the fat in a diamond pattern about 1/4 inch deep and stud with whole cloves at the intersections.
  3. Make the orange glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine juice and zest of 3 oranges, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, and vanilla extract (if using). Stir occasionally and cook for 8-10 minutes until glaze thickens slightly.
  4. Place the ham on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Pour 1 cup water into the bottom of the pan.
  5. Baste the ham generously with half of the orange glaze. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  6. Roast the ham for about 1 1/2 hours, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes. Remove foil in the last 20 minutes to allow glaze to caramelize. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
  7. Remove ham from oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice the ham along the spiral cuts, arrange on a platter, and drizzle with any remaining glaze.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much or starts to burn, add a splash of water to loosen it. Avoid opening the oven frequently to maintain heat. Let the ham rest after cooking to keep it juicy. For a twist, swap honey with maple syrup or add cayenne pepper for spice. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.

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