Soulful Christmas Honey Glazed Ham – Soigne’ + Swank Mag®

Prep Time: 20 mins | Prepare dinner Time: 2.5 hours | Overall Time: 2 hours 50 mins | Serves: 8-10

Substances:

• 8-10 pound absolutely cooked bone-in ham
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon flooring cloves
• 1 teaspoon flooring cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon flooring nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon flooring allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon flooring black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (not obligatory, for a highly spiced kick)
• Recent rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
• Sliced oranges and pineapple rings (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Preparation:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
   • Take away the ham from its packaging and position it in a big roasting pan, flat aspect down. Rating the highest of the ham in a crisscross trend about 1/4 inch deep with a pointy knife.
2. Honey Glaze:
   • In a medium saucepan, mix honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, flooring cloves, flooring cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if the use of).
   • Prepare dinner the mix over medium warmth, stirring sometimes, till the brown sugar is absolutely dissolved and the glaze fairly thickens (about 8-10 mins). Take away from warmth.
3. Glazing the Ham:
   • Generously brush the ham with part of the ready honey glaze, making sure it will get into the scored strains.
   • Quilt the ham loosely with foil and position it within the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 1.5 hours, basting with the remainder glaze each and every half-hour.
4. Ultimate Touches:
   • All over the closing half-hour of cooking, take away the foil to permit the ham to caramelize and increase a golden-brown colour.
   • As soon as the inner temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C), take away it from the oven and let it relaxation for 10-Quarter-hour ahead of cutting.
5. Garnish and Serve:
   • Switch the ham to a serving platter and garnish with contemporary rosemary sprigs, sliced oranges, and pineapple rings for a sublime presentation.
6. Serve and Revel in:
   • Slice the ham and serve heat along your favourite Christmas aspects similar to candy potato casserole, collard vegetables, macaroni and cheese, or cornbread for a scrumptious vacation ceremonial dinner!