Christmas is around the corner and we always want to wow the family, right? This Christmas ham with bright orange glaze is the sure-fire pick.
Ingredients for Christmas ham with orange glaze:
- 7–8 lb bone-in or boneless ham (your choice);
- 1 large onion, minced very fine;
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil;
- Juice of 2 lemons;
- Juice of 2 oranges;
- 2 Tbsp kosher salt;
- 5 garlic cloves;
- 4 cups water;
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley & scallions.
How to make orange-glazed Christmas ham:
- First, blend all marinade ingredients until smooth;
- Score the ham and push the seasoning into every crevice;
- Place the ham in a covered container and refrigerate overnight;
- The next day, remove from fridge, tent with foil and roast 3 h. Uncover, baste with the pan juices;
- Return to the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 30 min until caramelized and ready to shine.
Fun facts about ham:
“Ham” refers to the upper rear leg of the pig, prized for its tender, flavorful meat.
In holiday cooking:
A whole roasted ham stars on many American Christmas and Easter tables. While turkey still rules Thanksgiving, ham is gaining ground at year-end feasts thanks to its ease of prep, crowd-pleasing taste, and wallet-friendly price. Leftovers? Pile them into sandwiches that rival any deli—so good there are entire restaurants devoted to ham sandwiches.
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