How to make a Baked Ham
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 677kcal
When this spiced baked ham recipe is baking in the oven it will remind you of the holidays! The warm spices mixed with orange is amazing!
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Ingredients
- 1 9-12 pound ham
- 4 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup of orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- Combine brown sugar through orange juice in a bowl.
- Pour mixture over ham and rub in.
- Bake for 10 minutes per pound. Baste every 15 minutes or so. If you run out of basting liquid just add a little bit of orange juice.
Notes
For Easter of 2025 we added the zest of the two oranges we used for the juice. It added to the orange flavor of the braising liquid. This is necessary but it added a nice flavor.
What kind of ham should I use for this recipe?
A semi-boneless ham with a bit of fat works best—it holds flavor well, offers great texture, and creates an eye-catching presentation when scored. A spiral sliced ham works fine too. Do I need to score the ham if it’s already spiral sliced?
No, spiral sliced hams don’t need scoring, but you should still place them fat side up so the juices baste the meat properly. What’s the purpose of scoring a ham?
Scoring allows the spice rub and basting liquid to soak into the meat and fat, enhancing both the flavor and the look of the finished ham. How often should I baste the ham?
Begin basting 30 minutes into baking, then every 15 minutes after that for best flavor and a caramelized crust. What can I use if I don’t have orange juice?
Apple cider or pineapple juice are good substitutes—they also add sweetness and pair well with the spices.
A semi-boneless ham with a bit of fat works best—it holds flavor well, offers great texture, and creates an eye-catching presentation when scored. A spiral sliced ham works fine too. Do I need to score the ham if it’s already spiral sliced?
No, spiral sliced hams don’t need scoring, but you should still place them fat side up so the juices baste the meat properly. What’s the purpose of scoring a ham?
Scoring allows the spice rub and basting liquid to soak into the meat and fat, enhancing both the flavor and the look of the finished ham. How often should I baste the ham?
Begin basting 30 minutes into baking, then every 15 minutes after that for best flavor and a caramelized crust. What can I use if I don’t have orange juice?
Apple cider or pineapple juice are good substitutes—they also add sweetness and pair well with the spices.
Nutrition
Serving: 20 servings | Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 3232mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg