Honey-Glazed Spiral Cut Ham with Citrus Infusion
This Honey-Glazed Spiral Cut Ham is a delicious centerpiece for any gathering, boasting a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Using an Oven Cooking Bag ensures that the ham stays moist and tender, allowing the delicious juices to be locked in while it bakes slowly at a gentle 325°F. The addition of chicken broth, yellow mustard, and orange juice concentrate creates a delightful glaze that bathes the ham, enhancing its natural flavor without overpowering it. Designed for family feasts, this recipe serves up to 20 and can be prepped with minimal fuss—leaving you with more time to enjoy with your loved ones.
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Servings
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Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
flour
1 (tablespoon)
spiral cut ham
1 ((7 lb))
honey glaze mix
1 ((packet that came with ham))
Swanson's chicken broth
1 ((14 oz can))
prepared yellow mustard
1 (tablespoon)
orange juice concentrate
2 (tablespoons)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2
Prepare a large Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag (turkey size) by sprinkling the flour inside. Shake the bag to coat the interior evenly. This will help prevent the bag from bursting during cooking.
3
Place the cooking bag in a large cake or roasting pan, ensuring it fits snugly.
4
Open the bag and place the spiral cut ham inside with the cut side facing down. Set aside.
5
In a small saucepan, combine the chicken broth, honey glaze mix, prepared yellow mustard, and orange juice concentrate over medium heat. Stir until the glaze mix and concentrate are fully dissolved.
6
Pour the prepared glaze over the ham in the cooking bag.
7
Use the tie provided to seal the bag tightly. Cut six 1-inch slits in the top and upper sides of the bag to allow steam to escape, ensuring that the bag is completely inside the pan and does not hang over the sides.
8
Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven, ensuring there’s enough space for the bag to expand without touching the top heating element.
9
Bake the ham for approximately 1 hour, or until the slices begin to separate and the top starts to brown.
10
Once baked, lower the oven temperature to 200°F (93°C) and let the ham sit until the rest of your meal is ready. You can reduce the temperature to 175°F (80°C) if desired.
11
When it's time to serve, carefully remove the ham from the oven. Allow it to cool slightly before touching the bag.
12
Remove the tie and carefully open the top of the bag, being cautious of hot steam.
13
Transfer the ham onto a large platter and let it rest briefly before slicing.
14
Pour the juices from the pan into a saucepan to make gravy or store it for future use in soups. If the flavor is too strong, dilute with a bit of water until it reaches your desired taste.
15
Don’t forget to save the ham bone for making stock or soups, leaving some delicious meat on the bone!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main dish in this recipe?
The main dish is a Honey-Glazed Spiral Cut Ham with Citrus Infusion.
How many servings does this ham recipe provide?
This recipe is designed for family feasts and serves up to 20 people.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking the ham?
The ham should be baked at 325°F (165°C).
What type of ham is required for this recipe?
A 7 lb spiral cut ham is used for this recipe.
What is the purpose of using an Oven Cooking Bag?
The cooking bag ensures the ham stays moist and tender by locking in the juices while it bakes.
Why is flour added to the cooking bag before adding the ham?
Sprinkling flour inside the bag and shaking it helps prevent the bag from bursting during the cooking process.
What size of cooking bag is recommended?
A large turkey-size Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag is recommended.
How should the ham be positioned inside the cooking bag?
The ham should be placed inside the bag with the cut side facing down.
What ingredients make up the citrus-infused glaze?
The glaze consists of chicken broth, honey glaze mix, prepared yellow mustard, and orange juice concentrate.
How do you prepare the honey glaze?
Combine the chicken broth, glaze mix, mustard, and orange juice concentrate in a saucepan over medium heat until fully dissolved.
What specific brand of chicken broth is mentioned in the ingredients?
The recipe calls for one 14 oz can of Swanson's chicken broth.
How much orange juice concentrate is needed for the recipe?
The recipe requires 2 tablespoons of orange juice concentrate.
Where do I get the honey glaze mix?
The recipe uses the honey glaze packet that typically comes with the spiral cut ham.
How many slits should be cut into the top of the cooking bag?
You should cut six 1-inch slits in the top and upper sides of the bag to allow steam to escape.
Where in the oven should the roasting pan be placed?
Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven, ensuring the bag has enough space to expand without touching the heating element.
How long does the ham need to bake?
The ham should bake for approximately 1 hour.
How can I tell when the ham is finished cooking?
The ham is ready when the slices begin to separate and the top of the ham starts to brown.
What should I do if the rest of the meal isn't ready after the ham is done?
Lower the oven temperature to 200°F (93°C) and let the ham sit in the oven until the rest of the meal is ready.
Can I lower the holding temperature further than 200°F?
Yes, you can reduce the temperature to as low as 175°F (80°C) if desired.
What precaution should be taken when opening the cooking bag?
Be cautious of hot steam when opening the bag and allow it to cool slightly before touching it.
Should the ham rest before slicing?
Yes, transfer the ham to a platter and let it rest briefly before you begin slicing.
What can be done with the leftover juices in the pan?
The juices can be used to make gravy or stored for use in future soups.
What if the flavor of the pan juices is too strong?
You can dilute the juices with a bit of water until they reach your desired taste.
Should I keep the ham bone?
Yes, save the ham bone for making stock or soups, and leave some meat on the bone for extra flavor.
How much flour is used for the cooking bag?
One tablespoon of flour is used to coat the interior of the bag.
What kind of mustard is used in the glaze?
One tablespoon of prepared yellow mustard is used.
Is this recipe suitable for holiday meals?
Yes, the tags describe it as a holiday meal and a centerpiece dish for gatherings.
What are the flavor profiles of this dish?
The dish features a balance of sweet and savory flavors with a citrus infusion.
Is the cooking bag required to be completely inside the pan?
Yes, ensure that the bag is completely inside the pan and does not hang over the sides.
What is the total preparation and cooking difficulty?
The recipe is tagged as an easy recipe that can be prepped with minimal fuss.