Nona's Orange-Glazed Easter Ham

Nona's orange-glazed Easter ham recipe combines dry mustard, brown sugar, and orange juice to create a sweet and tangy glaze for bone-in, smoked ham.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 oranges, juiced
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 (8 pound) bone-in smoked ham
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place ham in a large pot; cover with water. Soak in the refrigerator to remove salt, 8 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Combine orange juice, brown sugar, and dry mustard in a small bowl.

Step 4

Drain ham; pat dry. Place ham in the prepared roasting pan. Score outside of ham in a diagonal pattern; coat with orange juice mixture. Insert cloves at cross marks.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and glaze is well browned, about 2 hours. Rest before carving, 20 to 30 minutes.