Marmalade-Glazed Ham with Sweet Orange-Tea Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Marmalade-Glazed Ham with Sweet Orange-Tea Sauce
45 min.
12
1510kcal

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Imagine the comforting aroma of a beautifully glazed ham wafting through your kitchen, enticing family and friends to gather around the table. Our Marmalade-Glazed Ham with Sweet Orange-Tea Sauce is more than just a meal; it's an experience that impresses at any gathering, be it a lavish holiday feast or a cozy Sunday dinner. This stunning dish is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a delightful option for everyone, regardless of dietary preferences!

This recipe showcases a 16-pound smoked, fully cooked bone-in ham, which is not only a spectacular centerpiece but also wonderfully tender and flavorful. The sweet and tangy glaze, made with aromatic orange marmalade and Dijon mustard, creates a caramelized exterior that beautifully contrasts with the savory richness of the ham. And let’s not forget the luscious Sweet Orange-Tea Sauce that ties everything together - an irresistible blend of sweet orange juice, low-salt chicken broth, and herbal tea steeped to perfection. The addition of Pineapple-Mint Relish adds a refreshing burst of flavor that complements the dish wonderfully.

With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, this culinary masterpiece is manageable even for those who may feel they are not traditionally adept in the kitchen. Gather your ingredients and equipment, and prepare to impress your guests with this delightful, flavor-packed ham that will undoubtedly steal the show!

Ingredients

  •  ginger tea bags black
  • tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 16 pound ham smoked bone-in fully cooked
  • cups chicken broth canned
  • 12 servings mint leaves 
  • cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons orange marmalade 
  • cups water 
  • tablespoons water 
  • 36 cloves cloves whole ()

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • measuring cup
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Trim any rind and excess 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. Insert 1 clove into center of each scored diamond.
  2. Place ham in heavy large roasting pan.
  3. Bake until thermometer inserted into center of ham registers 120°F., about 3 hours 45 minutes.
  4. Melt 1 cup marmalade in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
  5. Whisk in 1/4 cup mustard and 2 tablespoons water. Boil until mixture thickens enough to coat spoon without dripping, about 6 minutes. Set mixture aside.
  6. Transfer ham to cutting board. Increase oven temperature to 425°F.
  7. Place same roasting pan atop burner set on medium heat.
  8. Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups water into pan, scraping up browned bits from bottom.
  9. Transfer pan juices to 4-cup glass measuring cup. Freeze pan juices 15 minutes. Spoon fat off top of pan juices. Reserve pan juices.
  10. Line same pan with foil. Return ham to pan. Generously spoon marmalade mixture over ham.
  11. Bake ham until glaze is set and begins to caramelize, about 20 minutes.
  12. Let ham stand 30 minutes.
  13. Bring 2 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  14. Add tea bags.
  15. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags.
  16. Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup orange juice and 3 tablespoons orange marmalade to tea. Boil mixture until reduced to 3 cups, about 12 minutes.
  17. Whisk in 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and reserved pan juices. Return to boil.
  18. Whisk in cornstarch mixture. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Season sauce to taste with pepper. Carve ham and serve with sauce and Pineapple-Mint Relish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1510kcal
Protein35.57%
Fat62.08%
Carbs2.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7
Glycemic Load
1.1
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
47.437391286311%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.34mg
Hesperetin
2.57mg
Naringenin
0.44mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1509.76kcal
75.49%
Fat:102.14g
157.14%
Saturated Fat:36.37g
227.29%
Carbohydrates:8.73g
2.91%
Net Carbohydrates:7.49g
2.72%
Sugar:4.88g
5.42%
Cholesterol:374.97mg
124.99%
Sodium:7218.19mg
313.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:131.67g
263.34%
Vitamin B1:3.66mg
244.1%
Selenium:138µg
197.14%
Vitamin B3:27.67mg
138.37%
Phosphorus:1315.05mg
131.51%
Vitamin B6:2.33mg
116.26%
Manganese:1.91mg
95.48%
Zinc:14.18mg
94.51%
Vitamin B2:1.37mg
80.35%
Vitamin B12:3.91µg
65.17%
Potassium:1844.89mg
52.71%
Iron:5.82mg
32.34%
Magnesium:127.29mg
31.82%
Vitamin B5:2.83mg
28.26%
Vitamin D:4.23µg
28.22%
Copper:0.56mg
27.9%
Vitamin E:2.46mg
16.38%
Vitamin C:10.9mg
13.21%
Calcium:71.53mg
7.15%
Folate:26.77µg
6.69%
Fiber:1.23g
4.93%
Vitamin K:4.29µg
4.09%
Vitamin A:92.6IU
1.85%
Source:Epicurious