Description
Easter ham is the centerpiece of your holiday feast, boasting a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors under a beautiful glaze. This easy-to-make dish not only fills your home with mouthwatering aromas but also creates cherished memories around the table. With tender, juicy slices that are sure to impress, this Easter ham will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to delight your loved ones with every delicious bite!
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in ham (8–10 lbs)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Place the ham in a roasting pan, flat side down, and score the surface in a diamond pattern.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, ground cloves, apple cider vinegar, and orange juice until smooth.
- Brush half of the glaze over the scored ham.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour per pound (approximately two hours total). Remove foil during the last 30 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serve with remaining glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, baste the ham with glaze every 30 minutes while baking. - Swap brown sugar for maple syrup or add pineapple slices for extra sweetness. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.