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    Honey Orange Glazed Ham

    Modified: Apr 20, 2025 Published: Dec 7, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Honey Orange Glazed Ham is a super easy and tasty ham that isn't too far away. With this minimal effort recipe, you can have more time to relax while dinner slowly cooks in the oven.

    Recipe: $28.84 | Per Serving: $1.20 | Servings: 24

    sliced honey orange ham on a platter with orange slices and parsley.

    Honey Orange Glazed Ham is a mouthwatering dish that's perfect for special occasions, especially during the holiday season. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Easter, ham seems to find a way onto the table.

    The combination of sweet honey and tangy orange creates a delightful glaze that not only adds flavor but also imparts a gorgeous, glossy finish to the ham. This ham as well as our Honey Baked Spiral Ham are two of our favorites, but I especially love the citrus notes from this recipe for holiday meals.

    Pair this succulent low effort ham recipe with your favorite sides, like roasted brussel sprouts and carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad, to create a well-rounded meal. The leftovers can even be enjoyed in sandwiches or used in soups and casseroles.

    This orange honey glazed ham is a crowd-pleaser that will make any gathering memorable with its delightful taste and beautifully caramelized finish.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Honey Orange Glazed Ham
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Main Dish Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's a low effort recipe perfect for high stress holidays. With this honey orange ham glaze, you only need a few simple ingredients and a combined total of about 5 minutes of actual effort to pull this juicy orange honey glazed ham together.
    2. It's delicious. Get a fabulously juicy ham with a sweetened glazed crust and enjoy every last bite.
    3. The prep work is easy. Slice some lines into the crust, Bake, glaze, and bake some more. This recipe is simple and perfect for first time chefs.

    🥘 Ingredients

    labeled ingredients needed to make honey orange glazed ham.

    Orange juice- Use orange juice as the base of this delicious glaze.

    Orange zest- For a stronger flavor of orange, adding in some orange zest will give us a fresher flavor.

    Honey- You will want to use some honey to help thicken the glaze. This helps to make it stick to the ham better and helps to give a nicer caramelized crust.

    Ham- You will need a large bone in ham. I do not recommend using a spiral cut ham as they tend to dry out too easily. Save uneaten ham to Reuse Leftover Food in Easy Hashbrown Casserole and Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Honey Orange Glazed Ham

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F.

    make honey orange glaze and bake ham, glazing it often.

    Step 2: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir until the mixture is well combined and slightly warmed. Remove it from the heat and set it aside.

    Step 3: Place the bone-in ham in a large roasting pan, fat side up.

    Step 4: Using a sharp knife, score the ham by making shallow cuts across the surface in a diamond pattern. This allows the glaze to penetrate the meat and adds an appealing look.

    Step 5: Generously brush the ham with a portion of the prepared honey-orange glaze, ensuring it's well coated. Reserve the rest of the glaze for basting during cooking.

    Step 6: Cover the ham with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 15-18 minutes per pound (according to the ham's weight). This should take approximately 3.5 to 4 hours for a 12-pound ham.

    Step 7: Every 30 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and baste it with the remaining honey-orange glaze. This step adds extra flavor and helps create a beautifully caramelized glaze.

    Step 8: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The ham is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

    Step 9: Once the ham reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the oven and cover it loosely with foil. Allow it to rest for about 15-20 minutes. During this time, the internal temperature will continue to rise a few degrees, and the juices will redistribute, ensuring a juicy and flavorful ham.

    Step 10: Carve the ham and serve it with any remaining glaze as a drizzle or dipping sauce. Enjoy!

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Bone in is best. For the best flavor and presentation, choose a bone-in ham.
    2. Room temp ham. Allow the ham to reach room temperature before baking for even cooking.
    3. Score the ham with shallow cuts for a decorative glaze pattern and to help the glaze penetrate the meat.
    4. Pat the ham dry before applying the glaze to help it stick.
    5. Bake for 15-18 minutes per pound, using a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Invest in a reliable meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the ham. It ensures that the ham is cooked to perfection and safe to eat. I recommend an in-oven meat thermometer.
    6. Rest is best. Rest the ham before carving to retain juices and flavor.
    7. The way you cut is important. When carving, slice against the grain for tender cuts.
    8. Feast-worthy main dish pairings. If you're looking for a turkey counterpart to serve alongside this ham, check out my Dry Brined Herb Turkey or my Cajun Turkey Breast Recipe!

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    When should you glaze your ham?

    Baste the ham regularly, about every 30 minutes, for the best flavor and a beautifully caramelized exterior.

    What temperature is ham ready to eat?

    Ham should be cooked to 145 degrees F before being eaten to make sure that it has been cooked properly and is safe to consume.

    Can I freeze cooked ham?

    Absolutely! After your ham has cooled down, cut off all meat from the bone and store it in an airtight freezer container. Freeze for up to 4 months, and reheat or use as desired within that timeframe.

    sliced ham on a plate with orange slices and parsley.

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    If you tried this Honey Orange Glazed Ham, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

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    sliced ham on a plate with orange slices and parsley.
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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Honey Orange Glazed Ham

    A super easy and tasty ham isn't too far away. With this minimal effort recipe, you can have more time relaxing while dinner slow cooks in the oven.
    Prep Time 35 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Resting Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 24 servings
    Calories: 652kcal
    Cost Recipe $28.84 / Serving $1.20
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    Equipment

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    • Roasting pan
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Instant Read Thermometer
    • Paring Knife

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup honey ($3.84)
    • ¼ cup orange juice ($0.02)
    • 1 Tablespoon orange zest ($0.14)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.02)
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ($0.02)
    • 10-12 pound bone-in ham ($24.80)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
    • In a saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir until the mixture is well combined and slightly warmed. Remove it from the heat and set it aside.
    • Place the bone-in ham in a large roasting pan, fat side up.
    • Generously brush the ham with a portion of the prepared honey-orange glaze, ensuring it's well coated. Reserve the rest of the glaze for basting during cooking.
    • Cover the ham with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for about 10-15 minutes per pound (according to the ham's weight). This should take approximately 2-3 hours for a 12-pound ham.
    • Every 30 minutes, remove the ham from the oven and baste it with the remaining honey-orange glaze. This step adds extra flavor and helps create a beautifully caramelized glaze.
    • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The ham is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
    • Once the ham reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the oven and cover it loosely with foil. Allow it to rest for about 15-20 minutes. During this time, the internal temperature will continue to rise a few degrees, and the juices will redistribute, ensuring a juicy and flavorful ham.
    • Carve the ham and serve it with any remaining glaze as a drizzle or dipping sauce. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Choose bone-in ham for better flavor and presentation.
    • Allow ham to reach room temperature before baking for even cooking.
    • Score the ham for glaze penetration and an attractive pattern.
    • Pat the ham dry before applying the glaze for better adherence.
    • Monitor baking time and use a meat thermometer.
    • Rest the ham before carving to retain juiciness and flavor.
    • Ensure the ham reaches a safe internal temperature of 140°F.
    • Slice ham against the grain for tender cuts.
    • Store leftover ham in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 4 months.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 0.5pound | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 4367mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
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