Spiral Ham with Cumberland Sauce
Elevate your holiday feast with this showstopping Spiral Ham with Cumberland Sauce, a timeless dish that combines savory and sweet flavors in perfect harmony. Featuring a tender, juicy spiral-cut ham roasted to perfection, this recipe truly shines with its homemade Cumberland sauce—a vibrant medley of orange marmalade, red currant jelly, dry red wine, and warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. The sauce, with its tangy and fruity undertones, offers a sophisticated complement to the ham's rich, smoky profile. Ready in just over two hours and serving up to 12, this dish is perfect for festive gatherings or special occasions. Garnish with fresh orange slices and herbs for an unforgettable presentation, and let this classic centerpiece steal the spotlight at your next celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pounds spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup red currant jelly
- 1 zest of an orange
- 1 zest of a lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Remove the spiral-cut ham from its packaging, and place it cut side down in a large roasting pan. Cover the ham tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake the ham in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). This will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours for an 8-pound ham.
While the ham is baking, prepare the Cumberland sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange marmalade, fresh orange juice, and dry red wine.
Stir in the red currant jelly, orange zest, lemon zest, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove it from the heat and set it aside to cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
When the ham has reached the appropriate internal temperature, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer it to a serving platter.
Serve the spiral ham warm, accompanied by the Cumberland sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs or orange slices for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8372 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 301.3 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.8 g | 534% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2134 mg | 712% | |
| Sodium | 34724 mg | 1510% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 500.0 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 389.1 g | ||
| Protein | 815.0 g | 1630% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 639 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 11829 mg | 252% | |
*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.
