Made with an orange marmalade honey glaze to create a beautiful show-stopping roast for your holiday table whether it’s Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Usually the main course needs lots of time and preparation & that is just not the case with this recipe! Ham may seem intimidating to make, but trust me it’s probably one of the easiest things you can offer to bring! Looking for side dishes to serve with this delicious ham? Check out my recipes for Honey Glazed Carrots, Wild Rice Pilaf, and Healthy Potato Salad for some ideas! So, if you have been shying away from making a ham, make this year your break out year and take on the ham. It really isn’t difficult, and the result is so mouthwatering you will be making it more often than just for the holidays.
Reasons Why You Will Love My Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
Only 5 ingredients for the perfect honey glaze. This is an elegant main course that is easy to make. The ham is pre-cooked so it takes less than 2 hours to get to temperature. (Depending on the size ham you purchase) Easy prep! Little hands on time. It’s moist, tender, and deliciously sweet.
Fully cooked bone in ham : I like using a bone in ham since it produces the absolutely best flavor and it holds moisture better. You can use a spiral ham, I just really prefer the bone in ham that hasn’t been cut yet because I find spiral hams can dry out more quickly. Whole cloves: Not only do the whole cloves dress up the ham, but they also add a unique sweet and spicy flavor. You’ll just stick the cloves into the cross sections of where you score the ham and the flavor will infuse into the meat as it cooks. Orange preserves/marmalade: This is sweet and vibrant much like fresh orange juice. You can also use apricot preserves. Brown sugar: Brown sugar will give the ham a rich molasses flavor. Honey: Adds just the right amount of natural sweetness. Depending on the nectar source of honey, flavors can range from floral, fruity, smoky, woody and spicy, to nutty or earthy. Dijon mustard: The tangy, sharp and spicy flavors of dijon mustard mix together so perfectly with the sweetness of the orange preserves. It also helps the glaze stick to the ham.
