Spiced Tangerine Ham
Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Spiced Tangerine Ham, a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. Featuring the sweet and tangy vibrancy of freshly squeezed tangerine juice and zest, this bone-in ham is coated in a luscious glaze enriched with brown sugar, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. A hint of Dijon mustard adds depth, while unsalted butter ensures a silky finish. Slow-roasted to perfection and basted frequently for maximum caramelization, this ham boasts a beautifully glossy exterior and tender, juicy meat. Optional garnishes of whole cloves and tangerine slices enhance its eye-catching presentation, making it as stunning as it is flavorful. Whether it's Easter brunch or a festive holiday dinner, this Spiced Tangerine Ham is sure to impress your guests with its unique combination of bold flavors and comforting sweetness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 lbs Bone-in ham (fully cooked)
- 1.5 cups Tangerine juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Tangerine zest
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
- 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 6 slices Tangerine slices (optional, for garnish)
- 20 pieces Whole cloves (optional, for studding)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Place the ham on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and stud the intersections with whole cloves for extra flavor and presentation.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the tangerine juice, tangerine zest, brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, Dijon mustard, and unsalted butter.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely, and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Brush a generous layer of the spiced tangerine glaze all over the ham, making sure to coat every surface evenly.
Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, remove the foil and brush the ham with more glaze. Continue baking, uncovered, for an additional 30-60 minutes, basting with glaze every 15 minutes. The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).
Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Garnish with tangerine slices if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 4430 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1199 mg | 26% | |
*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.
