Mandarin Orange Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

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Sweet and tangy ham glazed with a vibrant mandarin orange and brown sugar mustard sauce, perfect for a festive holiday meal. This american-inspired pork ready in about 90 minutes pairs fully cooked bone-in ham, packed brown sugar, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 10, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 10 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 6 lb bone-in ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep and place it in a roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup fresh mandarin orange juice, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Brush half of the glaze evenly over the ham. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 1 hour, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes. Remove foil in the last 15 minutes to allow glaze to caramelize and the edges to crisp. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Mandarin Orange Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 90 minutes (15 min prep + 75 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Mandarin Orange Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fully cooked bone-in ham from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Mandarin Orange Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Mandarin Orange Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 10 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 10). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Mandarin Orange Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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