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Honey-Orange Glazed Holiday Ham: 1 Stunning Recipe

Honey-Orange Glazed Holiday Ham
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Create a festive and flavorful Honey-Orange Glazed Holiday Ham that will be the star of your holiday meal. This recipe balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes for a truly memorable dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 fully cooked ham (about 8-10 pounds)
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine honey, orange juice, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves.
  4. Heat the glaze over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  5. Brush about half of the glaze over the ham.
  6. Bake the ham for 1 hour.
  7. Remove the ham from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.
  8. Continue baking for another 30-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
  9. Let the ham rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier exterior, score the ham before glazing.
  • You can add additional spices like ginger or nutmeg to the glaze for more depth.
  • This glaze also works well with pork loin or pork chops.

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