Description
This Spicy Orange Honey Baked Ham boasts a delectable fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ham:
- 8–10 lbs bone-in ham (fully cooked)
- 1 cup pure honey
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup spicy mustard
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- 2. Prepare the Ham: Place the ham cut-side down in the roasting pan. Score shallow diamond shapes across the surface to enhance flavor absorption.
- 3. Make Your Glaze: In a bowl, combine honey, orange juice, spicy mustard, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well mixed.
- 4. Apply the Glaze: Generously brush the glaze over the ham, ensuring it gets into all scored areas.
- 5. Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking for another hour or until caramelized and heated through.
- 6. Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle leftover glaze over slices when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg