Honey-Glazed Ham with Orange-Ginger Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-03-27

Succulent ham glazed with a sweet-and-savory honey-orange reduction, balanced by the warmth of ginger and the brightness of citrus. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs ham leg, honey, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs, bone-in ham leg
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix honey, orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, and 1 tbsp water. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Place ham on a roasting pan. Using a sharp knife, score the fat in a diamond pattern, then insert 1 tbsp butter into each crevice. Brush 1/3 of the glaze over the ham.
3. Step 3: Roast for 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with remaining glaze until ham is glazed and tender. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup water; cook until syrupy (5 minutes).
4. Step 4: Serve ham with reduction drizzled over top.