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Honey and orange glazed ham
The bright, fruity flavours of citrus complement the rich, smokiness of Christmas hams and honey adds a delicious sweetness.
- 15 mins preparation
- 40 mins cooking
- Serves 8
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Ingredients
Honey and orange glazed ham
- 5 kilogram cooked, boned leg ham
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
Method
Honey and orange glazed ham
- 1Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C, positioning shelf in centre of oven.
- 2Remove rind by cutting around ham knuckle and loosening with fingertips. Pull rind gently towards you in one piece.
- 3Score ham fat by making shallow cuts in one direction diagonally across the fat, then in the opposite direction.
- 4In a small bowl, combine sugar and mustard. Rub over ham. Place in a baking dish. Combine all other ingredients in a small jug. Pour over ham.
- 5Bake for 35-40 minutes until caramelized, brushing with marinade every 10 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before carving.