Vintage 1920s Honey-Glazed Ham

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A succulent bone-in ham glazed with honey, mustard, and orange zest, slow-cooked to silky tenderness using techniques from the 1920s. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs bone-in ham, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 150 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Score the ham surface in a diamond pattern with shallow 1/4-inch cuts using a knife.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Step 3: Brush half the honey mixture over the ham, then insert whole cloves into scored cuts. Place ham in a roasting pan and pour 1 cup water into the pan's base.
  4. Step 4: Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2 hours. Uncover, brush with remaining glaze, and bake 30 minutes longer until golden and bubbling around the edges.

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