Spiced Tangerine Ham

Elevate your holiday table with this irresistible Spiced Tangerine Ham, a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. Featuring the sweet and tangy vibrancy of freshly squeezed tangerine juice and zest, this bone-in ham is coated in a luscious glaze enriched with brown sugar, honey, and warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. A hint of Dijon mustard adds depth, while unsalted butter ensures a silky finish. Slow-roasted to perfection and basted frequently for maximum caramelization, this ham boasts a beautifully glossy exterior and tender, juicy meat. Optional garnishes of whole cloves and tangerine slices enhance its eye-catching presentation, making it as stunning as it is flavorful. Whether it's Easter brunch or a festive holiday dinner, this Spiced Tangerine Ham is sure to impress your guests with its unique combination of bold flavors and comforting sweetness.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 lbs Bone-in ham (fully cooked)
• 1.5 cups Tangerine juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Tangerine zest
• 0.75 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Honey
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
• 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 6 slices Tangerine slices (optional, for garnish)
• 20 pieces Whole cloves (optional, for studding)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Place the ham on a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. If desired, score the surface of the ham in a diamond pattern and stud the intersections with whole cloves for extra flavor and presentation.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the tangerine juice, tangerine zest, brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, Dijon mustard, and unsalted butter.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely, and the glaze thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Brush a generous layer of the spiced tangerine glaze all over the ham, making sure to coat every surface evenly.

Step 6

Cover the ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 7

After 1 hour, remove the foil and brush the ham with more glaze. Continue baking, uncovered, for an additional 30-60 minutes, basting with glaze every 15 minutes. The ham is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).

Step 8

Once done, remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Step 9

Garnish with tangerine slices if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4548.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7234.1

Total Fat 333.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 2196.5mg	0%
Sodium 44330.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 260.9g
Protein 775.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 644.8mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 12227.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 42.6%

Carbs: 16.2%