Honey-Orange Ham
Courtesy of National Pork Board 24 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 2 Hr. Cook Time • Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Pecan Pie| Ingredients |
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| 1 (8 lb.) whole or half ham, bone in or boneless |
| fresh squeezed orange juice (about 2 Tbsp.) |
| 1 c. honey |
| 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp. ground cloves |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl combine the orange juice, honey, cinnamon and cloves; mix well.
2. Place ham on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer in thickest part of ham.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 325°F oven for 2 hrs. or until meat thermometer registers 140°F, (about 15-18 min. per pound), basting with the honey glaze during the last 45 min. of baking.
4. Garnish with slivers of the orange peel, if desired.
* Serving Suggestions: This ham recipe is perfect for a festive spring meal. The sweet honey-orange glaze adds just the right finishing touch. Serve with cornbread apricot stuffing, steamed new potatoes, asparagus vinaigrette, hot dinner rolls, and angelfood cake with fresh berries.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 150; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Total Carbs: 12g; Protein: 17g; Sodium: 920mg;Wine Pairings:
Riesling/Rhine, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc