Description
This holiday classic is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The ham is baked slowly, then brushed with a glossy glaze made of honey, orange, and brown sugar that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any festive gathering — it’s a centerpiece that always impresses.
Ingredients
1 whole bone-in smoked ham (7–8 lbs), fully cooked
1 cup honey
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tbsp orange zest
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prep ham: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. Score the surface in a diamond pattern. Cover loosely with foil.
Bake: Cook for about 15 minutes per pound until warmed through (about 2–2.5 hours for a large ham).
Make glaze: In a saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, orange juice, zest, mustard, and spices. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Glaze ham: During the last 30 minutes of baking, brush ham generously with glaze every 10 minutes. Remove foil so the glaze caramelizes.
Rest & serve: Let ham rest 15 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with extra glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2–2.5 hours
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 28g