Looking for a show-stopping holiday main dish that’s equally impressive and delicious? This Orange Ginger Glazed Ham brings together the bright, citrusy notes of fresh oranges with the warm, spicy kick of ginger to create a perfectly balanced centerpiece for your special occasion. I’ve perfected this recipe to ensure you get that beautiful sticky glaze and tender, juicy meat every single time.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-10 lb) spiral-cut ham
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 oranges, sliced (for garnish)
- 3 whole star anise (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove ham from packaging and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, brown sugar, grated ginger, Dijon mustard, honey, and ground cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reduces by half (about 15-20 minutes).
- Place ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
- Remove from oven and brush thoroughly with the orange-ginger glaze. Return to oven, uncovered.
- Continue baking for another 45-60 minutes, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
- During the final 15 minutes, arrange orange slices and star anise (if using) around the ham and brush with remaining glaze.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Cook Time and Serving Size
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2.5 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 12-15 people
Recipe Notes
For best results, keep these helpful tips in mind:
- Don’t skip the room temperature rest before cooking – this ensures even heating throughout the ham.
- If your glaze starts to burn in the oven, simply tent the ham loosely with foil while continuing to cook.
- You can make the glaze up to 2 days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Just warm it slightly before using.
- For extra flavor, stud the ham with whole cloves before baking. Just remember to remove them before serving.
- The leftover ham bone makes an excellent addition to split pea soup or beans.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If your ham is smaller or larger than 8-10 pounds, adjust cooking time accordingly (about 18-20 minutes per pound).
Orange Ginger Glazed Ham
This Orange Ginger Glazed Ham brings together the bright, citrusy notes of fresh oranges with the warm, spicy kick of ginger to create a perfectly balanced centerpiece for your special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 8-10 lb spiral-cut ham
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 oranges sliced (for garnish)
- 3 whole star anise optional
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove ham from packaging and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine orange juice, brown sugar, grated ginger, Dijon mustard, honey, and ground cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reduces by half (about 15-20 minutes).
- Place ham cut-side down in a large roasting pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
- Remove from oven and brush thoroughly with the orange-ginger glaze. Return to oven, uncovered.
- Continue baking for another 45-60 minutes, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C).
- During the final 15 minutes, arrange orange slices and star anise (if using) around the ham and brush with remaining glaze.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
