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glazed ham with orange juice

Tasty Glazed Ham with Orange Juice

Delicious Tasty Glazed Ham with Orange Juice recipe with step-by-step instructions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 3400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the ham:

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 spiral ham (1 lb per person)
  • 2 oranges (halved for basting)

For the glaze:

  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves (freshly ground preferred)
  • 4 tbsp butter (room temperature)
  • 1/8 cup bourbon or rum
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • 1 cup honey (I prefer raw honey)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 tsp ground allspice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the spiral ham in a large baking dish. Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the pan and arrange the halved oranges alongside the ham. Cover the entire dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the ham is heated through and steam is escaping from the foil.
  • While the ham is baking, combine the fresh orange juice, brown sugar, butter, honey, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and bourbon (or rum) in a large saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir well and allow the glaze to reduce until slightly thickened, about 10-15 minutes. I prefer to use raw honey for a richer flavor, and if you use freshly ground cloves and fresh orange juice, the glaze is even more vibrant.
  • Carefully remove the ham from the oven and discard the foil. Pour half of the prepared orange bourbon glaze evenly over the ham, making sure to get into the spiral slices for maximum flavor. Return the ham uncovered to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes to allow the glaze to soak in.
  • Increase the oven heat to broil on high. Place the ham under the broiler for about 5 minutes or until the glaze becomes bubbly and caramelized, watching closely to prevent burning. Broiling gives the glaze a beautiful, sticky finish.
  • Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with the remaining orange bourbon glaze drizzled on top or on the side for extra flavor.