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-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs bone-in smoked ham, whole cloves, 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 "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: 110 min Serves 10 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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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