Baked Ham with Sticky Meyer Lemon-Spice Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
26%
Baked Ham with Sticky Meyer Lemon-Spice Glaze
150 min.
8
906kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with this Baked Ham featuring a Sticky Meyer Lemon-Spice Glaze that promises to elevate your dining experience! Perfectly cooked to tender perfection, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP dish is suitable for various dietary needs, making it an ideal centerpiece for any gathering.

The secret to this ham’s incredible flavor lies in the delightful combination of vibrant Meyer lemons and aromatic spices. As you slice into the juicy, glazed ham, the enticing aroma will fill your kitchen, captivating your guests and setting the stage for a memorable meal. This dish serves 8 people generously, making it perfect for a special lunch or dinner with family and friends.

With a total cooking time of just 150 minutes, the preparation is straightforward yet rewarding. As the ham bakes, it absorbs all the sticky goodness of the glaze, creating a beautiful caramelized exterior that contrasts with its succulent inside. Each bite bursts with savory and sweet flavors, thanks to the unique zing of Meyer lemons and the warmth of ground ginger.

Whether you're serving it for a festive occasion or simply enjoying a comforting meal at home, this Baked Ham with Sticky Meyer Lemon-Spice Glaze is bound to impress and leave a lasting impression on your palate. Get ready to bring smiles around the table with this delicious main course that celebrates the joys of cooking and sharing good food!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons ground ginger 
  • lbs ham bone-in cooked
  •  lemon zest shredded finely
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar light packed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Cut off tough, leatherlike skin from ham (if it has it) and score fat and meat in a crosshatch pattern. Put ham, fat side up, in a large roasting pan and tent loosely with foil.
  3. Bake until a thermometer in thickest part of meat reaches 120, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, make glaze: In a bowl, whisk sugar, zest, juice, and ginger until smooth.
  5. Uncover ham and pour glaze over it into pan.
  6. Bake ham, uncovered, basting ham and stirring glaze every 10 minutes, until glaze is a thickened, shiny syrup and thermometer in meat reaches 135 to 140, 15 to 30 minutes total.
  7. Let ham rest 5 minutes, then brush with glaze and transfer to a cutting board. Scrape remaining glaze into a small bowl. Carve ham and spoon more glaze on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories906kcal
Protein33.03%
Fat57.75%
Carbs9.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.19
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
29.607826063166%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.13mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:906.28kcal
45.31%
Fat:57.07g
87.79%
Saturated Fat:20.35g
127.2%
Carbohydrates:20.52g
6.84%
Net Carbohydrates:20.45g
7.44%
Sugar:20.03g
22.26%
Cholesterol:210.92mg
70.31%
Sodium:4043.98mg
175.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:73.44g
146.88%
Vitamin B1:2.05mg
136.33%
Selenium:77.65µg
110.93%
Vitamin B3:15.23mg
76.15%
Phosphorus:729.47mg
72.95%
Vitamin B6:1.3mg
65.18%
Zinc:7.91mg
52.74%
Vitamin B2:0.75mg
44.26%
Vitamin B12:2.18µg
36.29%
Potassium:1005.37mg
28.72%
Iron:3.17mg
17.62%
Magnesium:67.21mg
16.8%
Vitamin D:2.38µg
15.88%
Vitamin B5:1.58mg
15.85%
Copper:0.29mg
14.69%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.25%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.17%
Calcium:41.45mg
4.15%
Folate:10.52µg
2.63%
Source:My Recipes