Spiced Citrus Glazed Ham with Clove Studs

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A festive baked ham glazed with a tangy spiced citrus sauce studded with aromatic cloves, ideal for a Christmas centerpiece. This American Christmas recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs bone-in smoked ham, whole cloves, and orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 110 min Serves 10 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. Score the surface of the 6 lb bone-in smoked ham in a diamond pattern about 1/4-inch deep, then stud the intersections with 40 whole cloves evenly spaced.
  2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp mustard powder, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan and brush the glaze generously over the surface.
  4. Step 4: Roast the ham for about 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with additional glaze every 20 minutes, until heated through and caramelized on the outside.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze.

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