Baked Ham with Mustard and Marjoram

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Baked Ham with Mustard and Marjoram
45 min.
8
928kcal

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Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful Baked Ham with Mustard and Marjoram! This dish isn't just a meal; it's an experience that embodies the essence of comfort and celebration. With its intriguing blend of spices, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe ensures that everyone at the table can savor the flavors without worry.

Picture a beautifully cooked, fully flavored 9-pound ham, bathed in a luscious sauce of Madeira and orange juice that enhances its richness. The marjoram, both dried and fresh, infuses the ham with a fragrant herbal note, complementing the tangy, whole-grain Dijon mustard slathered on top. As you bake the ham, the mustard mixture caramelizes, creating a golden, crispy crust that beckons you to take that first bite.

This dish is remarkably easy to prepare, making it perfect for any occasion—from a cozy family dinner to a festive holiday gathering. In just 45 minutes, you can present an impressive main course that warms the heart and tantalizes the taste buds. Serve the ham sliced with its pan juices drizzled over the top for an elegant touch that keeps everyone coming back for more. Embrace the joy of cooking and enjoy creating this memorable centerpiece that'll leave your guests buzzing about your culinary skills!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons marjoram dried
  • tablespoons marjoram dried fresh chopped
  • tablespoons garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • pound finely-chopped ham bone-in fully cooked (shank or butt end)
  • 2.5 cups madeira wine 
  • cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons orange juice concentrate frozen thawed
  • 1.5 cups dijon mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate)
  3. Line large roasting pan with double layer of foil. Trim any tough rind and fat from upper side of ham, leaving 1/4-inch-thick layer of fat. Using long sharp knife, score fat in 1-inch-wide diamond pattern.
  4. Place ham in prepared pan.
  5. Pour Madeira and 1 cup orange juice into bottom of pan.
  6. Bake ham until heated through, about 45 minutes.
  7. Remove pan from oven. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.
  8. Spread mustard mixture generously over top and sides of ham. Return to oven and continue to bake until mustard coating is golden brown, about 35 minutes.
  9. Transfer ham to platter. Skim fat from pan juices and discard.
  10. Pour pan juices into medium saucepan.
  11. Add marjoram and bring to boil. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Slice ham into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  12. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories928kcal
Protein46.18%
Fat42.72%
Carbs11.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.13
Glycemic Load
2.31
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
47.822608553845%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
0.41mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
4mg
Naringenin
0.95mg
Apigenin
1.1mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:927.8kcal
46.39%
Fat:40.61g
62.47%
Saturated Fat:8.82g
55.11%
Carbohydrates:23.75g
7.92%
Net Carbohydrates:21.22g
7.71%
Sugar:18.48g
20.53%
Cholesterol:372.51mg
124.17%
Sodium:6416.84mg
278.99%
Alcohol:7.72g
100%
Alcohol %:1.43%
100%
Protein:98.76g
197.52%
Vitamin B1:2.84mg
189.43%
Vitamin C:141.62mg
171.66%
Selenium:117.53µg
167.9%
Phosphorus:1568.09mg
156.81%
Vitamin B12:7.2µg
119.92%
Vitamin B3:18.71mg
93.54%
Zinc:11.85mg
79.02%
Vitamin B2:1.28mg
75.17%
Vitamin B6:1.44mg
71.93%
Potassium:1686.27mg
48.18%
Vitamin B5:4.74mg
47.44%
Magnesium:146.79mg
36.7%
Iron:6.16mg
34.24%
Copper:0.66mg
33.01%
Manganese:0.64mg
32.2%
Vitamin K:14.35µg
13.67%
Calcium:103.35mg
10.34%
Fiber:2.53g
10.12%
Folate:34.53µg
8.63%
Vitamin A:213.34IU
4.27%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
Source:Epicurious