Honey Orange Glazed Ham

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This Honey Orange Glazed Ham recipe involves roasting a spiral-cut bone-in ham coated with a sweet glaze made from brown sugar, honey, orange juice, cinnamon, and optional cloves. The ham is cooked slowly at a low temperature wrapped in foil with water to keep it moist. Basting with the citrus- and spice-infused glaze late in cooking adds flavor and a glossy finish. The result is a tender, flavorful main dish suitable for gatherings.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time

2 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 20 Servings

Calories: 209 kcal

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

10 pound ham Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your ham, bone-in, spiral cut
1/2 cup water
1 cup brown sugar packed
½ cup honey
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves optional, ground

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line the bottom of the roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup as the glaze can harden quite hard on the bottom of the pan without the layer. Line the roasting pan both directions with large pieces of foil so you'll be able to bring it up and over the ham to close.
Place ham in a large roasting pan with the cut side down, preferably on a metal rack. Add the water under the ham. Bring the foil up and over the ham and roll it to close the foil around the ham and the water in the bottom.
Bake the ham for 12-15 minutes per pound of meat. For a 10 pound ham this will be 2- 2 1/2 hours. Please see the notes if your ham is a different size for how long to bake it. Check the temperature of the ham with a meat thermometer that it has reached 120 degrees.
About 45 minutes before the ham is finished baking, place the brown sugar, honey, orange juice, ground cinnamon and ground cloves in a small saucepan. Over medium heat mix together the ingredients with a whisk. Bring the glaze to a simmer, then cook for 1-2 minutes to dissolve all of the sugar. Your glaze should be smooth, not gritty when finished.
About 30 minutes before you expect your ham to be finished cooking, bring the ham out of the oven. Usually when the ham reaches an internal temperature of about 120, it's a good time to baste. With a brush, baste the outside of the ham with the juicy glaze. Then reseal the foil and continue baking until finished.
Take the ham out of the oven and let it rest when it reaches an internal temperature of 135-140 as the ham will continue cooking while resting. Allow your ham to rest for at least 20 minutes before serving. The ham will reach an internal temperature of 145 when it is finished resting

Notes

Remove the ham from the refrigerator 1-2 hours prior to baking to avoid temperature shock and uneven cooking.
Cook the ham for 12 to 15 minutes per pound until it reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F, then rest for 20 minutes; it will continue cooking while resting.
If the glaze becomes too thick or hard to brush, gently reheat it on the stovetop to loosen it.
Brushing glaze between slices on a spiral-cut ham enhances flavor but is optional.
Adjust cooking time according to ham weight: 8 lbs (1:36-2:00), 9 lbs (1:48-2:15), 10 lbs (2:00-2:30), 11 lbs (2:12-2:45).

Nutrition Information

Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.001g (0%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 1443mg (60%) Potassium 401mg (9%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 13IU (0%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Calories	209kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	19g	6%
Protein	22g	44%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.001g	0%
Cholesterol	51mg	17%
Sodium	1443mg	60%
Potassium	401mg	9%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	18g	36%
Vitamin A	13IU	0%
Vitamin C	40mg	44%
Calcium	17mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.