Pomegranate Orange Ham
Elevate your holiday feast with this stunning Pomegranate Orange Ham, a show-stopping centerpiece that bursts with flavor and festive flair. This recipe features a tender, juicy bone-in spiral-cut ham glazed to perfection with a sweet and tangy blend of pomegranate juice, orange juice, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The luscious glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a golden, sticky crust that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Garnished with vibrant pomegranate arils and fresh parsley, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any celebratory gathering, this Pomegranate Orange Ham is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds bone-in spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 cup pomegranate arils (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes (or approximately 10 minutes per pound).
While the ham is baking, prepare the pomegranate orange glaze. In a medium saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by about half and thickens into a glaze (approximately 10-12 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
After the ham has baked for the initial time, remove it from the oven and carefully uncover it. Using a basting brush, generously coat the ham with the prepared glaze.
Return the ham to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting with more glaze every 10 minutes, until the ham is warmed through and caramelized on the edges.
Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.
Garnish with pomegranate arils and fresh parsley, if desired, for a festive presentation.
Slice and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.1 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3693 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 63.7 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
